Chapter 77

Back at the office, Mike was having a tough time with Barbara, who had sworn to remain at the office until he tells her where Richard went to.

“Perhaps he didn’t tell you because of his security”, Mike explained for the hundredth time, cleaning the sweats that were now forming on his forehead.

“Are you trying to say that I’m some sort of threat?” Barbara asked in disbelief, as she took off her jacket and placed it on the chair, where her bag laid.

Mike glared at her furiously, wondering what she was up to at the moment.

“What are you doing? Why are you taking off your jacket?” He asked calmly.

Barbara let out a wicked smile as she opened her bag and brought out a small pocket knife.

“Since you said that I’m a threat, I would carry out the role appropriately”, she replied and slowly made her way towards him.

Mike jerked up abruptly, totally taken aback by her sudden action.

“What do you mean? Why the hell do you have a knife that is pointing at me?” He yelled out of his lungs and made