Reeling from Richard's murder, Lila and the Carnegie family close ranks and grieve in private. Soon, though, Lila discovers something which could shatter the Carnegie's faith in her and so she disappears. Her oldest friend, New York detective Charlie Sherman is devastated by her disappearance and works with the Carnegie's and their vast resources to find her. At the same time he and his partner Riley investigate Richard's murder and find out more about the dead man than they expected. Richard's brother Harry returns to New York and when he meets Charlie's ex-girlfriend Tinsley, sparks fly. In Seattle, Noah Applebaum can't get Lila out of his mind and when he learns of Richard's death, he resolves to track her down. With more than one person seeking her, will Lila be able to stay hidden and safe, with the biggest secret of her life...