The Exchange by John Grisham

Author:John Grisham [Grisham, John]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published: 2023-10-17T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

Mitch was waiting in the lobby of the Carlyle when Abby rushed in at ten minutes before noon. He waved her over and, without a word, they disappeared into Bemelmans Bar, one of the most famous in the city. At that hour, though, it was nearly empty. They sat on stools at the bar, face-to-face, and ordered diet sodas. Her eyes were moist and worried. Mitch tried his best to remain calm. By nature they were not excitable, but then they had never had their children threatened.

He motioned and she put her shoulder bag on the floor under her stool. Softly, he said, “There’s a chance your new phone will track you wherever you go. Also a good chance it hears and records everything, whether off or on.”

“I’d like to get rid of it. Have you called the school?”

“No, not yet.” He nodded, stood, and motioned for her to follow him. They walked a few feet away and kept their eyes on her bag. Almost whispering, Mitch said, “We’ll meet with the security folks upstairs in a few minutes. Maybe we’ll figure out what to do.”

Her jaws clenched and she tapped her teeth together. “I say we get the boys and get the hell out of the city, go hide somewhere for a few days.”

“I like that. The problem is you can’t leave. The phone might track you and you have to keep it in your pocket at all times. You’re the link, Abby. They chose you.”

“I’m honored.” Her eyes suddenly watered. “Can you believe this, Mitch? They followed us to school this morning. They know where we live and work. How did we get here?”

“We’re here and we’ll get out, I promise.”

“No promises, Mitch. You don’t know any more than I do. I want to help Giovanna, okay, but right now my only concern is my two little boys. Let’s go snatch ’em and run.”

“Maybe later, but right now let’s go upstairs and meet with the team.”

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