Ryan paused for a while and considered what I just had said. I could tell from the look on his face that he believed I was making a point.
"What do you think caused Ashley to disappear like this? Ryan asked.
"I need to find out what she learned from the doctor, and you're going to help me." I pointed at Ryan and kept thinking about what else I could do to find out.
"And how do you intend to do that? You know a patient's personal health concerns are strictly confidential. You are not going to get it."
"I have to find her. By all means I must! Justin would know where she is," I said.
"You've got to calm down., Take it easy, we'll find her.” Ryan was still trying to calm me down.
After taking a few minutes to close my eyes and take deep breaths, Ryan and I walk over to Justin’s office again, but he was no longer there.
"Where's he? Where's Justin?" I asked the staff working in the same area.
"He left almost as soon as you left. He didn't look like he was coming back to the office today though". Ryan and I looked at each other simultaneously.
"He left? Where did he go to? Did he say where he was going?" I asked frantically.
"No, sir. He didn't mention where he was going. He only packed up his stuff and started leaving in a hurry, he was trying to call someone on the phone as he left".
"Are you Ok, sir?" One of the employees asked. I ignored her and thought of what I could do next.
Chapter 26
Ian
It had been 3 months since Ashley disappeared with no trace and I hadn’t been able to get hold of Justin, either. He also left IM Corp after taking a few days off after that day.
I received Justin’s contact information and tried to have face to face conversations with him several times, but there was no response from him. Eventually, I hired a private investigator to help me find them. One day, they informed me that they had found Justin working at another tech company, Sinews and living in a new apartment in the city.
I cancelled my meetings for the rest of the day and hurried over to see Justin at Sinew with Ryan.
"Welcome to Sinews. How may I assist you?" The receptionist asked.
"We're here to see Justin Andrew." Ryan responded, giving the lady a warm smile. I stepped backwards and allowed him to do his thing. He knew his ways with the ladies always.
"Do you have a prior appointment?" She asked, returning Ryan's flirtatious looks and smiles.
"Not exactly, but we were hoping you could make an exception for us. It's very important that we see Mr. Andrew today. Will you tell Justin Ian Maxwell and Ryan McMahon from IM Corp are here, and arrange the meeting with him?" He pleaded winking at her.
"Alright. Let me check with Justin. You can wait over there." She pointed at a spot in the lobby not too far from the counter she sits in.
She made a call and informed Justin that we're here to see him.
"Yes, sir. They're standing in the waiting area in the lobby.”
I kept thinking Justin would not see us, but by some miracle, the receptionist said, "Mr. Andrew had asked me to let you both in. He is waiting for you in his office now."
I was stunned and took me several seconds before I could say "I'm sorry. Which way to his office please?" My mind was racing thinking I was one step closer to finding Ashley.
"Room 405. Take the elevator over there to the fourth floor and it’s the last door to the right".
“Alright, thank you.” I immediately started to walk towards the elevator.
"Thank you" Ryan smiled at the receptionist before following me to the elevator.
We quickly got to Justin’s office and knocked on the door.