The Trick

"How did it happen?"

"I don't know... Haisley came by saying she had to speak with Jack. He was not at home so I ringed him, and he sounded weird."

"Weird...?"

"Get her out of the house! She is dangerous! He kept screaming." Rachel said. "He also said one thing..."

"What is it?" Asked Hermes.

"She is not an Henshaw".

A short silence followed and Hermes understood how dire a situation he had found himself in at that moment.

"She is not your sister?" Rachel's voice came again, demanding for a response.

"No, she is not".

"She used to be your girlfriend?"

"Until she broke up with me and got married to the man who locked me in prison. That is an old story, Rachel. We don't have much time left".

True. It was only a matter of ample time before the police detectives traced him into that place. And that would mean disaster for all his plans.

"Was that the last time you spoke with your husband?"

"It was the last time..."

"Did he tell you anything else?" Hermes pushed further.

"Like what?"

"Gol
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