“They found the Jimmy?”“It had been stripped for parts and left abandoned on a road on the edge of town. Holton got your name and home number off paperwork in the glove compartment. Of course, when he called the home number, the call was forwarded to me.”Randall had set up a system that ensured that all calls to the home phone were routed to him. He stuck a bite of chicken in his mouth and chewed slowly, drawing out the suspense for Tess intentionally, she was sure.“Holton said that the thief wasn’t interested in your personal possessions,” Randall continued, “and that they were left behind. I’ve sent a man to Tennessee to recover your things. It will be interesting to see what they found in your getaway vehicle. Don’t you think?”Her pulse pounded in her ears. Why had Justin abandoned the car after taking it? Had he been the one who sold the parts? Was he that desperate for cash? But why would he be, if he had the money from her purse? Her mind spun, trying to make sense of this turn of events.Randall smiled smugly.
