Before I can fill her in on Elise's disappearance, two police officers and Detective Chen are buzzed in through the second floor doors.

"This probably has something to do with it," I say wryly.

"Ms. Saffron, we would like to have a word with you," Detective Chen says as he and his backup officers approach the reference desk.

"Good morning, Detective Chen. Did you find my friend Elise yet?" Even with his serious demeanor, the detective looks sharp in his suit. And he's not wearing a tie, something that says a lot about a man.

"We're still investigating, which is why we stopped by. I spoke to some witnesses at the clubs you mentioned you were at last night. Several people say Elise was drinking heavily."

"Yes, but I was wi...

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