Watching Jessica Flack wander out of the government building with a look of despair, Basil Jaak hurried up to her, eager to offer support. However, she flatly refused his assistance.
"I'm fine. Could you give me a lift back to the office?" Jessica Flack waved him off, opening the car door and slid into the back seat without a second look.
As Basil Jaak started the engine, he asked, "Mr. Flack, were the government officials not being cooperative?"
Jessica Flack shook her head. "They promised assistance, but I could tell they had no intention of helping. Forget it, let's get moving. I'll figure it out back at the office."
On the journey, Basil Jaak pried the details of the debacle from Jessica Flack.