"Thank you, Pierce. Let me know once you've set up the ZipCom board meeting. Every other meeting should remain on hold until our IPO is cleared for take-off."
"Of course. Meanwhile, the police have concluded their investigation in Nebraska."
"What's their verdict?"
"They ruled it as a freak accident. Records show that the plant supervisor did carry out the necessary maintenance checks before work resumed that fateful morning. It wasn't a case of negligence."
"Hallelujah," Jake sighed.
"FYI, Detective Fred has been searching high and low for you," said Pierce. "He's been here twice and I have assured him that I have no idea of your bearing since the incident at your home."
"I'll call him when I have the chance. Does he have any information about the shooting?"
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