Daughter Goes Missing, Father Finds Her Phone, And Loses Speech

Alex’s search for his missing daughter, Elise, reveals her secret life as a dancer at “Dancing Queen.” Unintended consequences lead to confrontations with Elise’s partner, Jake, legal threats, and financial extortion. Desperate actions result in a tragic estrangement, leaving Alex alone and haunted by their fractured relationship.

Alex sat at his fancy dinner table and ate without thinking. He looked down at his phone a lot. He was waiting for his daughter Elise to call him back because she hadn’t done so in three days. He called her number again with a sigh, but there was quiet.

Alex looked at a picture of his late wife Caroline and thought, “My dear Caroline.” You could help Elise and I talk to each other if you were here.”

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The death of Caroline had made things worse between him and Elise, especially since he had been busy with work to deal with his sadness.

Alex thought back to the last call he had with Elise. He was thrilled to give her a job through a friend who is a businessman after she graduated from college.

Elise, on the other hand, was upset. She then hung up, leaving Alex to deal with the fact that their relationship was getting worse.

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Alex called his business partner Jake to find out anything about Elise’s life and plans because he felt like he had lost her and didn’t know much about her.

“Sometimes I worry about Elise,” he told her on the phone. “I haven’t been able to reach her.” Did you see her? You’re in charge of operations in the same town where she is learning, so I think you may have met.

Jake told Alex, “I haven’t seen Elise in a while.” “She can handle herself pretty well, you know.” I’ll let you know if I hear anything. “Thank you, Jake. Thanks for that.”

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Alex hung up the phone, feeling even more useless than before. He finally called the college where he thought Elise was enrolled. He was worried as he spoke: “I’m calling about my daughter, Elise G—”

The university worker told Alex, “I’m sorry, Mr. Brown, but there isn’t a student with that name enrolled at our school.” This shocked Alex.

In some way, he thanked her and then hung up. Alex did not know what was going on. What was stopping Elise from going to college? Every term, he sent her money for school.

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Alex went to the police office because he was worried and confused. He talked to Officer Mount about everything. “Elise, my daughter, has gone missing.”

If I call her, she doesn’t answer, and she’s not registered at the university…” He also told him that he had been giving her money because he thought she was busy building her business.

“Do you know her friends or anyone she might spend time with?” Officer Mount inquired. “I… I don’t know,” Alex said when he realized he wasn’t involved in Elise’s life.

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“Mr. Brown, it sounds like your daughter needs some space.” “You know how kids are these days,” the police officer said. Alex did believe him for a short time. He knew Elise was mad at him after all.

However, if she was avoiding him because of a fight and didn’t care how stressed he was because he couldn’t reach her, he would show her how wrong she was!

Alex was determined, so he went back home and called Bob, a programmer at Alex’s company who is known for being good at hacking. “Hi Bob, it’s Alex.” “I need your help right away to find my daughter’s phone,” he begged.

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“Mr. Brown, you know that’s not exactly… legal, right?” “Yes, Bob, I know.” “But I need help badly,” Alex urged. “There’s a good reward if you just help me!”

Bob quickly went to Alex’s house after agreeing to help and began following Elise’s phone. Bob finally found her after focusing hard and typing quickly.

“I tracked down her phone.” He told Alex, “She’s at a club called the Red Moon.” Alex looked at the screen of the computer. He looked over the address and said, “This nightclub is in the same town where she’s studying.”

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“Can you keep track of what she does at night?” he asked in a hurry. “It’s compliKated; I’d have to keep track of how she moves.” “But I can use her phone camera to see what’s going on right now,” Bob said nervously.

“Do it,” Alex told them. Minutes later, a live feed showed Elise dancing sexily on stage in a bar with strip poles all around her. “It can’t be,” Alex said in a shocked whisper.

The voice of a woman filled the room and gave Elise hope. Alex’s heart sank with grief and sadness. Alex chose to go to the place where Elise was when Bob left.

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As Alex drove through the night to the town where he had sent his daughter to school, the video and his daughter’s secret life kept coming back to him.

The overall amount of money he had sent her over four years, about $200,000, made him think. He thought it was for her schooling. While it was still dark, Alex made it to the city just as dawn was breaking.

When he got to the club, it was closed, but the manager was just getting there to start the day. Alex went up to the woman. “My name is Alex. “This is where I’m looking for my dancer daughter Elise,” he said.

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The woman turned her head. “We don’t hire dancers like that.” This is just a normal bar.” Alex said, “I saw her on video.” She was dancing on stage here.” The woman gave it some thought. “You must have meant ‘Dancing Queen.’

” They were here for a wedding. They’re not normally on our staff.” Alex’s eyes got bigger. “Queen of Dancing?” Could you give me their number?”

The woman gave a small smile. “Everyone here knows who they are. Just type “Dancing Queen” into a search engine. Everything you need is here.

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He did that, Alex. He found many pictures of Elise with “Dancing Queen” online. He had a different view of her now that his pride was lost in shame.

Then he looked at a number for making reservations. She is the group’s boss, and he called her. “Hi, my name is Chuck. Alex lied when he said, “I’d like to book your group for my birthday.”

Amanda’s voice was happy. “Okay, Chuck. When do you want us to come?” “January 13. But first, may I see a practice?” Alex began to ask. “Of course! We’ll begin in two hours. She responded, “I’ll text you the address.”

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Later, Alex saw Elise dance at the dance hall. She was very graceful and full of energy. When their eyes met, she stopped dancing and walked over to him.

“So, you’re Chuck, huh?” Elise asked, shocked and irate at the same time. Alex spoke to her. “You lied about going to college!” How did you spend the money?” Elise replied, “I’ll pay you back.

I used it to live and start ‘Dancing Queen.'” “You’re running Dancing Queen?” The news surprised Alex. “Yes, we’re doing well,” she said. “You are a prostitute!” Are you happy with your life now?”

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I’m not a stripper, Dad”, I said. “It’s not about selling my body; it’s about my talent,” Elise replied. “What would your mother say—” “Don’t bring Mom into this,” she yelled. “She would’ve understood me!”

Elise’s phone rang, breaking the tension in the air. The screen showed Jake’s face and said “My Love.” Alex saw it. “Is Jake there?” ‘My Love’ on your phone, too? Are the two of you together?”

Alex was shocked and couldn’t believe it. “Yes, for three years.” He even asked me to marry him not long ago!”

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Alex shook his head in shock at what had happened. “This is unbelievable. Where are you now, Elise?” Elise’s phone rang again before she could answer.

Jake was there. She answered, but she forgot that her phone was still hooked up to the speakers. Jake’s voice was heard by everyone in the hall. “Hi, sweetheart. I’m outside.”

I left work early. Come on over for lunch.” Alex ran downstairs, driven by a mix of feelings. “Stop, Dad!” Where are you going?” Alex saw Jake’s car outside. He ran over, slammed the door open, and spoke to Jake.

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“How did you do that? With my little girl?” Jake and Alex had a fight. Until Elise got there, the two guys even called each other names and made charges.

Dad, I don’t want to see you! “You try to control everything,” she said as she and Jake left. Alex felt beaten but motivated, so the next day he followed Jake.

His plan was to wait for the man to get into his car and drive off before going to Jake’s office building. Following him, Alex came across a simple house where another woman, a dancer from “Dancing Queen,” came out.

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In the car, Alex saw the woman and Jake kissing. His heart sank when he saw it. He walked up to Jake’s car and slammed on the window in a fit of rage. Jake told Alex to calm down as he walked out, “Relax.”

“You are lying to my daughter! She deserves to know the truth!” Alex said with force. Jake smiled. “She won’t learn.” If you tell Elise, I’ll find out that you stole company money.

I have proof of everything.” Alex was shocked to learn that his illegal actions could cost him everything. Jake’s grin got bigger. “One more thing, Alex. Here’s something that might help you see better.

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Kate is really great in bed.  “Much better than this girl,” he said in a mean voice as he got in his car and drove off. Jake was bad, but Alex wouldn’t let the bad guy ruin his life.

Later, Alex went to Jake’s house with the intention of confronting him.  He saw Elise leave for dance practice and then walked up to the door. Jake laughed as he met him.

Jake asked, “Here to fight again?” “No, I want to talk about how we’ll do business in the future,” Alex said. Jake let him in and said hello. They chose to stay in the living room.

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Alex took a look around. “This is a nice spot. Could you show me around?” Jake got up. “Sure, let’s go.” As they looked around the house, Alex calmed down.

Alex locked Jake in the wine cave in the basement while he looked around. After that, he lit the kitchen on fire. Elise came back out of the blue. She forgot her phone.

As soon as she saw the fire, she grabbed the fire extinguisher. She ran to save Jake as soon as the fire went out. “He tried to kill me!” Jake yelled as he came up from the basement.

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“He’s seeing one of your teammates while he’s cheating on you!” I saw him kiss more than one girl!” Jake was yelled at by Alex. Elise was shocked and scolded both of them.

She then left, feeling exhausted by the chaos and betrayal. Tension grew in the house after Elise left. Jake gave Alex a mean look and said, “My house has CCTV everywhere.”

Everything you do that is illegal is recorded. I am going to show the sponsors and the cops. You’re likely to go to jail. Alex shivered when he realized he was being watched. His plan had gone horribly wrong.

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Jake said, “There is only one way out.” I’m never going to be around your daughter again. If you don’t bring me a million dollars in two days,…” “What? I don’t have that much money, though! I can get 600,000, but that’s all.”

“Bring what you have and get out!” Jake laughed. After losing, Alex got in his car and went to a hotel. Elise didn’t answer the phone when he called her several times.

As he sat alone, he understood how bad things were: he was stuck and helpless. He called Elise again from his hotel room and sent her a text message about Jake’s threats and his need for money.

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Still, no answer. Alex turned to alcohol to dull his fear of going to jail because he felt powerless. He felt bad about what he did and was afraid.

He heard a knock late at night. But when Alex answered the door, he saw Elise holding a black bag and her eyes were welling up. He thought it was the cops.

He walked up to her and hugged her. “Daughter, I’m so glad you’re back.” But Elise took a step back and handed the bag to her. “This is $400,000 bucks.

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I got this by doing something you didn’t think was possible.  She said, “Take this money, but I don’t want you in my life anymore.” Her voice broke.

He couldn’t say anything, so Alex took the bag with shaking hands. Following that, Elise left his life for good.

His tears were running down his face as he fell to the floor. As he sat there holding the sign of their broken relationship, the room felt cooler and emptier.