Before diving into the conclusion of this moving narrative, it is necessary to reflect on the tumultuous journey of Peter and his daughter Catherine. From the initial shock of Catherine’s disappearance to the heartbreaking revelation of her true whereabouts, Peter’s desperate search for answers is filled with angst and despair. As he grapples with the disturbing truth about Catherine’s undercover activities, he is confronted with the harsh reality of their broken relationship and the profound impact of his own actions.
Throughout the story, Peter’s sense of helplessness is palpable as he navigates the labyrinth of lies and deception surrounding Catherine’s disappearance. His futile attempts to reach her, along with the painful realization that he barely knows his own daughter, serve as a sobering reminder of the estrangement that has plagued their relationship since Caroline’s death. Despite his best efforts to connect with Catherine and understand her desires, Peter finds himself at a loss and unable to bridge the growing rift between them.
Single When it is revealed that his daughter, who has been absent for three days, was never enrolled in the university she promised to attend, Peter is devastated. Desperate for answers, he hires a hacker but is horrified by what the terrifying truth reveals.
Peter ate mechanically at his elegant dining room table, constantly checking his phone. His daughter Catherine hadn’t heard from him in the previous three days, so he waited for an answer. He dialed her number again and sighed, but got no answer.
Peter thought to himself as he stared at the photo of his late wife Caroline, “My beloved Caroline. If only you were here to help Catherine and I communicate in the same language.”
His separation from Catherine worsened when Caroline died, particularly as he buried himself in his profession to cope with the loss.
Peter thought back to his recent conversation with Catherine. After she finished university, he happily promised her a job through a friend who was a businessman. But Catherine was not in a good mood.
She said, “You’re choosing my fate for me again!” “I didn’t want to attend university. You know dancing has always been my passion. But you made me give it up and go into a life I didn’t choose.”
She then hangs up, leaving Peter to deal with the fact that their relationship is strained.
Peter now called his business colleague Alan for any information regarding Catherine’s life and goals as he was deeply saddened and realized how little he knew.
He admitted on the phone that he was worried about Catherine. “She hasn’t returned my calls. Do you think you’ve seen her? I’m guessing you might have bumped into each other as you run operations in the same city where she’s a student.”
Alan said, “I haven’t seen Catherine in a long time, Peter.” You know, she’s a really independent woman. I’ll let you know if I hear anything.”
“I’m grateful, Alan. Thank you so much.”
Peter hung up the phone, feeling even more helpless.
He eventually told the university that he thought Catherine was participating in the call. “I’m calling about my daughter, Catherine G-,” he said, his voice filled with worry.
The university representative said, “I’m sorry Mr. Greenwood, but there is no student of that name enrolled at our university,” shocking Peter. He thanked her somehow and hung up. Peter didn’t know what was going on. How is it that Catherine is not at school?
He sent her tuition money every semester.
Worried and confused, Peter decided to go to the police station. He told Officer Mount everything when they met. “Catherine, my daughter, has disappeared. She is not enrolled in the institution and has not returned my calls. He added that he had been sending her money since he thought she was busy promoting her profession.”
“Do you know her friends or anyone she could hang out with?” Officer Mount asked.
Peter said, “I… I don’t know,” acknowledging his distance from Catherine’s life.
It seems your daughter may just need some distance, Mr. Greenwood. You understand what the youth are like today,” said the officer. Peter gave him a brief confidence. After all, he knew that Catherine was angry with him.
But he would prove her wrong by ignoring him because of a heated argument and doesn’t give a damn how stressed he is about not being able to get to her!
Determined, Peter returned to his house and called Simon, a programmer from his company who was known for his hacking skills. This is Peter, Simon. He immediately pleaded for help, saying, “I need to track my daughter’s phone.
“Mr. Greenwood, you know this isn’t exactly… legal, right?”
“Yes, Simon, I know. I’m desperate though,” Peter insisted. “If you help me, you will get a good reward!”
Simon quickly made his way to Peter’s residence after deciding to help and began monitoring Catherine’s phone. Simon looked for her for a long time and wrote quickly until he found her. I managed to find her phone. He said to Peter, “He’s at a nightclub called the Red Moon.”
Peter stared at the computer screen. He looked at the address and whispered, “This nightclub is in the same city where he studies.”
He asked urgently, “Can you monitor her nightly activities?”
It’s complicated; I would have to watch her walking patterns. Simon nervously replied, “But I have access to her phone’s camera and I’ll get real-time information.”
“Go on,” Peter urged.
Shortly after, Catherine appeared live on stage, dancing provocatively on stage in front of strippers in a nightclub. Petr muttered in surprise, “That’s not possible.”
Catherine perked up at the sound of a woman’s voice filling the room. Mixed emotions entered Peter’s heart.
When Simon was leaving, Petr decided to travel to Catherine’s town.
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Peter was haunted by thoughts of the video and his daughter’s hidden existence as he drove overnight to the place where he had sent his daughter to study. He kept thinking about the money he had sent over four years, about $200,000 in total and thought it was for her schooling.
Peter arrived in town at dawn, exhausted but undaunted. When he arrived the club was closed but the manager was just getting there to get things started. Peter came to the woman.
“Hello, my name is Peter. I’m here trying to find my daughter Catherine, who is a dancer,” he said.
The woman shook her head. “We don’t hire dancers that way. This nightclub is typical.”
“I saw her on video,” Peter insisted. Here she was dancing on stage.”
The woman paused to think. “I assume you mean ‘Dancing Queen.’” They came to the meeting by invitation only. They don’t work with us regularly.”
Peter’s eyes widened. “Queen of Dancing? Could you please give me their contact information?”
The woman smiled slightly. They are widely known in this community. Search the internet for “Dancing Queen”. Everything you need will be found.”
That’s what Peter did. He found many pictures of Catherine with “Dancing Queen” on the Internet. His shame overcame his pride and he saw her differently.
Then his eyes fell on the reservation phone number.
He dialed Amanda, the group’s manager.
“My name is Chuck. “I wish to book your group for my birthday,” Peter commented, trying to hide his true intention.
Amanda had a happy voice. Yes, Chuck.
What time do you need our help?”
“January 13th.” But can I watch the exam first?”
Peter asked a question.
“Sure! We start in two hours. I’ll text the address,” Amanda replied.
Peter later saw Catherine performing with grace and vigor in the ballroom.
They locked eyes and she got up from her dance to come to him.
“So you’re Chuck, huh?” Scared but unashamed, Catherine asked.
Peter approached her. “You lied about being in college! How did you use the money?”
“I used it to launch Dancing Queen and live! I’ll pay you back,” Catherine snapped.
“You run Dancing Queen?” Peter was surprised.
She said, “Yeah, we’re successful.”
“You work as a stripper! Did you want that to be your life?”
“Dad, I’m not a stripper!” “It’s not about selling the body, it’s about the talent,” Catherine retorted.
“What would your mother say-“
She spat out, “Don’t drag mom into this.” “She would understand me!”
The tension in the air was interrupted by Catherine’s phone ringing. On TV, Peter saw Alan’s face under the name “My Love.”
“Is Alan there? And ‘My Love’ is on your phone? Are you two together?” Peter asked in disbelief and shock.
Yes, the last three years. He even proposed to me recently!”
Peter was shocked at this realization and gripped his head tightly. “This is unbelievable. Catherine, what happened to you?”
Catherine’s phone rang again before she could answer. Alan was the one. She replied that she had forgotten that her phone was still plugged into the speakers. Alan’s voice was heard by everyone in the hall. “Hi honey, I’m out. I left work early. Come for lunch.”
Driven by a mixture of feelings, Peter hurried downstairs.
“Stop it, Dad! How are you spending your time?”
Peter notices Alan’s car outside. He ran over, opened the door, and went straight to Alan. “How did you do it? By my daughter’s side?”
Peter and Alan had a fight. The two men continued to hurl accusations and insults at each other until Catherine arrived.
“Dad, I don’t want to see you! You’re trying to be in charge of everything,” she said as she and Alan left.
The next day, Peter decided to accompany Alan, despite feeling down. He went to the building where Alan worked and waited for the man to get into his car and drive away. Peter ended up following him near a modest house, from which another woman – a dancer from “Dancing Queen” – came out.
In the car, Peter notices Alan and the woman kissing. Peter was horrified by what he saw. He burst into Alan’s car and slammed on the window, clearly enraged.
Alan calmly replied, “Relax, Peter,” and left.
You are unfaithful to my daughter! The truth is something she should know.” Peter said firmly.
Alan smiled. She remains unaware. I will tell Catherine that you are embezzling business money. I have all the evidence.”
Peter was shocked to learn that his illegal actions could destroy him.
Alan’s smile widened. “And Peter, one more thing. It might give you a clearer perspective. Catherine is pretty good in bed.”
He muttered menacingly, “Much better than this girl,” and then got into the car and drove off.
However, Peter was determined not to let Alan ruin his life. Afterward, Peter drove to Alan’s house with the intention of confronting him. He moved to the door and watched as Catherine left for dance practice. Alan greeted him hoarsely.
Alan asked, “Fight again?”
Peter replied, “No, I want to talk about our future dealings.”
Alan opened the door for him.
They settled in the living room.
Peter looked around curiously. This location is pleasant. Would you give me a tour?”
Alan rose to his feet. “Sure, let’s go.”
As they looked around the house, Peter recovered. Alan was trapped in an underground wine cellar by Peter while he was investigating.
Then he started a fire in the kitchen.
Suddenly Catherine returned. She left her phone there. As soon as she saw the fire, she reached for the fire extinguisher. She heard Alan scream as the fire went out and rushed to save him.
“He was trying to kill me!” Alan shouted as he came out of the basement.
“He’s betraying you by sleeping with one of your allies! He was kissing another girl and I saw it!” Peter yelled at Alan.
Terrified, Catherine scolded them both and left, feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and betrayal.
When Catherine left, tension reigned in the house. Alan angrily stated, “There’s CCTV everywhere in my house,” he looked at Peter. Your every illegal act is caught on tape. I will show the authorities and investors. You could spend time in jail.”
Peter shuddered as he thought he was being videotaped.
His plan failed miserably.
Alan continued, “There’s only one way out. I’ll always be missing from your daughter’s life. Bring me a million bucks in two days or else…”
“What? I don’t have that much money!”
I’m able to get 600,000, but that’s it.”
“Bring what you got and get out!” Alan smirked.
Peter went to the hotel after the loss. He called Catherine several times, but she never returned his calls. As he sat alone, he realized how terrible it was for him: he was stuck and helpless.
Back in his hotel room, he texted Catherine about Alan’s blackmail and his need for money. Still no answer.
Feeling helpless, Peter turned to alcohol to numb his fear of prison. His mind was full of sorrow and horror.
Late in the evening, there was a knock.
When Peter opened the door, he assumed it was the police, but instead saw Catherine clutching a black bag and her tears.
He remarked, “Daughter, I’m so glad you’re back,” moving to hug her.
However, Catherine stepped back and held out her bag. “This amount of money is $400,000. I have accomplished something you never believed in. She said in a broken voice, ‘Take the money, but I don’t want you in my life anymore.’
Peter, unable to speak, accepted the bag with trembling hands.
After that, Catherine left his life permanently. He sank to the ground with tears streaming down his face. As he sat there holding the sign of their strained relationship, the room felt emptier and colder.
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At the conclusion of this suspenseful story, Peter finds himself faced with the consequences of his actions and the harsh reality of his broken relationship with his daughter Catherine. His desperate attempt to track her down leads to shocking revelations about her true whereabouts and lifestyle, as well as disturbing discoveries about his own behavior.
Despite his efforts to reconcile with Catherine and uncover the truth, Peter’s actions eventually backfire, leaving him in a precarious position. His confrontation with Alan exposes his vulnerability and sets off a chain of events that spiral out of control. As Peter deals with the consequences, he is forced to confront the depth of his own mistakes and the toll they took on his relationship with Catherine.
In the end, Peter is left with a heavy heart and a sense of deep loss. His daughter’s departure not only marks the end of their strained relationship but also the loss of hope for reconciliation. As he sits alone in his hotel room grappling with his emotions and the weight of his decisions, Peter must ponder the consequences of his actions and the uncertain path ahead.
This powerful story serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of honesty, communication, and understanding in family relationships. It reminds us of the complexity of human nature and the consequences of our choices. And ultimately, it underscores the importance of valuing the bonds we share with our loved ones and trying to nurture and protect them, even in the face of adversity.