“Yes,” Susan nodded. “And Tom was close to exposing the kidnappers. But someone must have found out and stopped him.” The officers looked at each other, the gravity of the situation sinking in. “We need to follow up on this lead immediately,” one of them said decisively. “This could be the key to solving not just Tom’s death but also a major crime.”
As the officers prepared to leave with Susan and the notebook, Jason felt a mixture of emotions. The truth about his father’s death was slowly unraveling, and with it came a sense of both vindication and profound sadness. His father had been on the brink of uncovering a major criminal operation, only to be stopped by a tragic and sudden end.