Turned over a new leaf
Tim went back to his chair as he watched his unwanted guest make himself comfortable in his chair. He would prefer to tie him in the other room and interrogate him, but a man like Joe would not easily break into such methods.
He had to be patient with him and get as much information from him by simply asking questions without intimidation. Some tactics were better this way. He only hoped that he was here to cooperate with him.
At the end of the day, it would be up to him if he would believe his words. To analyze if there was a hint of truth in his revelation. If not, it would be a decision to kill him on the spot or keep him for further interrogation.
"How is Ben, by the way? I did not see him anywhere in the building." Joe asked, turning his head from right to left.
Usually, Ben would be standing by his side as his right hand in his operations. So, for the young man to be absent from his side would mean that he was out on a mission.