Jefferson changed the subject, taking strides until he stood before Lincoln.
"There may be clues in the burnt down library."
The moment those words fell, Lincoln turned and was about to leave.
To him, not even a second could be wasted.
"Wait!" Jefferson stopped Lincoln.
Lincoln halted his steps. "Father, is there anything else?"
"Is your mind filled with Zayla's troubles now? Clarence is dead, but the Powell family is far from wiped out!"
"Clarence must have had a backup plan. His adopted son is no easy opponent."
"Joe just sent word. He interrogated them all night. Everyone else spilled a little, but the Powells only talked in circles, spouting nonsense!"
"We can't dissolve the immense influence of the Powell family and penetrate their ranks just by killing Clarence!"
Jefferson hit the nail on the head with every word. To completely uproot the Powell family, Clarence's death was only the beginning!