A dealer out of state
Davis was shocked to learn that the company had no record whatsoever of any sale of that particular car model, based on his details. Davis was shocked to discover that the same car had been reported the day before as being illegally taken, or in essence stolen. The plot thickened by the minute.
Davis was caught off guard by the revelations that followed from the dealership, which both shocked him and dampened his spirits. This information was unexpected and left Davis feeling deeply disappointed.