Donker Web Chapter 30 Summary
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WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
Chapter 30 reveals Greg's tense meeting with Xander in Istanbul's Basilica Cistern. Xander discovers Greg's deceit over the RFID chip, resulting in their alliance’s abrupt end. This leaves Greg and Plank alone in their quest to unmask 'the Baker' in an unfamiliar foreign territory.
FULL SUMMARY:
Chapter 30, titled "Trust/Distrust," descends into intense tension as Greg finds himself confronting Xander. Recognizing former similarities with his deceased brother John, Greg is hit with the realization that there is now nothing left of John in Xander. Initially fearing Xander may draw a weapon, Greg is momentarily relieved when Xander shows his open hands. As terse exchanges ensue, Greg reluctantly agrees with Xander's self-assured claims of being right. In an eerie setting characterized by dripping water and a foreboding atmosphere, they enter a verbal standoff, both hesitant to make any considerable move. Suddenly, Xander firmly grabs Greg and pulls him away from an area that is now collecting a crowd of tourists. The tension escalates as they discuss the laptop and the 'Medusa pillar.' Memories from a day on a beach in Jeffreysbaai intervene, hinting at another unsolved piece of their shared past. Xander asks about the laptop Greg had been instructed to bring, and about his old laptop and cellphone, both ordered to be destroyed. Greg assures him of his compliance, but when Xander hands him a new cellphone, he tests Greg for the implantation of the RFID chip, only to find out that the transponder isn’t implanted into Greg's hand. Recognizing Greg’s betrayal, Xander abruptly ends their uneasy alliance. When Greg offers money as reparation, Xander discards Greg's plea. Greg is left with bitter disappointment and the sinking realization that he and Plank are now left to uncover 'the Baker's' identity on their own in a foreign land.
WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
In "Donker Web" se dertigste hoofstuk ontmoet Greg en Xander in Istanbul. Xander, onverbiddelik en intimiderend, bespreek Greg se familie se geskiedenis. Hy ontdek Greg se leuen oor die transponder-implantasie, verwerp hulle ooreenkoms en laai Greg alleen en hulpeloos agter.
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In "Donker Web" se dertigste hoofstuk kom Greg en Xander eindelik in Istanbul aan. Greg ervaar 'n gevoel van koue vrees wanneer hy sien hoe veranderd Xander is en voel dreiging wanneer Xander na sy broeksak reik. Xander stel egter Greg gerus dat hy ongewapend is, maar wryf Greg se familie se nalatenskap in. Alhoewel hulle gesin segesin het deur Greg se vader se hofverrigtinge, glo Xander dat hulle gekry het wat hulle verdien het. 'n Spenadig stilte hang tussen hulle tot Xander 'n oënskynlik vriendelike gebaar maak deur sy hand op Greg se skouer te plaas. Dit verander egter gou in 'n intimiderende greep. Xander wil seker maak dat Greg sy vorige laptop vernietig het en sy selfoon by die lughawe weggegooi het. Hy gooi ook Greg se simkaart in die Medusa-poel, maar gee vir hom 'n nuwe selfoon. Xander ontdek egter dat Greg gelieg het oor die implantasie van die transponder. Hy beskou dit as 'n groot verraad en maak dus die ooreenkoms tusssen hulle ongeldig. Die hoofstuk sluit af met 'n teleurgestelde en uitgedaagde Greg, nou alleen sonder Xander se hulp.