For twenty-five years, Emily Childs has been the perfect wife. She has devoted herself completely to her successful husband, Walter, during his climb to the top of the banking world. She has kept his home, raised his children, and entertained his clients. Now he is about to dump her for the younger, more beautiful Angela Hilliard, the perfect trophy for his life of conspicuous achievement." "But suddenly Emily vanishes from her home amidst clear evidence of violence. The kidnapper - demanding an enormous ransom - is known only by his mysterious computerized voice. Is this Walter's sick plan to get rid of his wife without a scandal that might ruin his career? Is it his mistress's way of moving Emily aside? Or is it the work of a business rival, determined to beat Walter in the race to the chairman's office? From her basement prison, Emily pleads with her husband to save her. But as her captors panic, she realizes that she will have to save herself.