Upon opening the casket, Ryan discovers it’s empty, sparking a whirlwind of events. Ryan learns of Arnold’s mounting debts, a suspicious romantic relationship with his secretary, and missing figurines tied to his father’s secrets,A life insurance policy naming the secretary as the sole beneficiary adds to the mystery, prompting Ryan to investigate further. Eventually, Ryan sets a trap using the figurines as bait, leading to an emotional confrontation at an auction house, where his father, thought to be dead, is caught alive and trying to flee his old life with his mistress.Arnold admits to faking his death to escape his responsibilities, using a fraudulent death certificate and a life insurance scheme. Despite his father’s betrayal, Ryan stands firm, quoting Arnold’s own principles about doing what’s right over selfish interests. Arnold is arrested, and the authorities promise to track down his accomplice, Miss Pearson. The story closes with a poignant reminder of family values, morality, and how betrayal can lead to one’s downfall