Call from the Land Agency

Ashley then remembered something she wanted to tell Jack. After taking a grateful sip of coffee, she knocked gently on Jack's office door. The door opened slowly, revealing Jack who was sitting behind his desk. His tense face loosened a little when he saw Ashley.

"Please, come in," said Jack in a calm voice.

Ashley entered the office and stood in front of Jack's neatly arranged desk. The room was filled with the smell of fresh coffee from the new papers piled on Jack's desk.

In a cautious and worried voice, Ashley began to speak, "Jack, there is something I need to tell you. A few days ago, Gordon Hawthorne was released from prison and the case was closed once again." Her voice was low, like she was approaching a big secret that could explode at any time.

Jack's face showed a hint of surprise, but he remained calm. He recalled some intense meetings he had had with Hawthorne in the past. Jack could already guess that Gordon's parents would do anything to get Gordon out of prison. Lana
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