Barrett realized that Penelope was likely the only person in the whole of S City who could quietly spirit people away from him, especially someone like Mrs. Taylor, who was bedridden and completely dependent. It was inconceivable for an ordinary person to orchestrate such a disappearance.

With this in mind, he tightened his expression and turned to Uncle Martin. "Call Chair Wells. Don't mention anything else, just ask if his son is still with him."

Cosmo's and Mrs. Taylor's disappearance made Barrett doubt whether Zoe was aware of it. If she wasn't, the sudden disappearance of her grandmother and brother might be too much for her to handle.

Uncle Martin...