C180 CHAPTER180

In Grayson's office, Jeremiah swung the door open and stepped inside.

"Director, did you need to see me?"

This time, Grayson refrained from his usual table-slamming. "Call me deputy director. I'm no longer in charge."

Jeremiah's face flushed with embarrassment.

"Update me on the Battie case," Grayson commanded. "Where are we with it?"

"We're still on it, still digging," Jeremiah replied