Greg's Dreaded Return

Where Is Barter?

Hearing the phone that was ringing, Greg Chase snatched it from Scissors.

''Answer it before it goes off,'' he said as he took the phone from Scisoors.

Greg pressed the green button.

He put the phone over his ear, waiting to hear the familiar sound of Mr. Ban's voice.

There was silence.

Of course, Mr. Ban was not stupid, he knew he had to be cautious while trying to find out where Barter was.

Mr. Ban immediately knew that Barter had been taken, so he signaled the guard that came to tell him about Barter's disappearance, and asked him to talk to Barter.

''Hello, Barter,'' the guard said.

Barter recognized the colleague's voice instantly, and deep inside him, he was extra glad that Mr. Ban did not reveal himself.

How thoughtful.

''Mayos, what's up?'' Barter asked.

''I'm good. I saw your car outside. Are you good? Your car is parked outside weirdly,'' Mayos said to Barter.

There was silence.

Barter wished he could call out for help, but from the way Greg Chase was glari