"A very clever play, Marko," a familiar voice whispered. "But now, I’m making you the real best offer: your life in exchange for the Archive."
He realized the "anonymous tip" was a test. The Ghost wasn't after the map; he was after the man who could decode it. As Marko turned to leave, he felt the cold press of a barrel against the back of his neck. Najbolja Ponuda(Krimi-Misterija)/The Best Offer...
But as the woman stepped forward to claim her prize, the lights flickered and died. A muffled struggle echoed through the hall. When the emergency generators kicked in moments later, the lady in red lay unconscious, and the painting was gone. "A very clever play, Marko," a familiar voice whispered
Marko watched from the wings. He noticed the bidder’s hand; it bore a unique scar—the mark of "The Ghost," a thief who had vanished a decade ago after a botched heist. As Marko turned to leave, he felt the