Chapter 0012

The sound of bar cups hitting against each other was a rhythmic clinking, a metallic chime that filled the air as the bartender expertly mixed drinks with a flourish.

The room was bathed in a warm, yellow light, like the glow of a sunset on a summer evening. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate, with the soft murmur of hushed conversations and the gentle hum of jazz music in the background.

In the midst of this warm ambiance, a man sat on a stool, his suit impeccable and tailored to perfection. His features were chiseled and handsome, with piercing blue eyes that seemed to see right through you.

His dark hair was slicked back, revealing a prominent forehead and a sharp jawline that seemed carved from granite.

His lips were full and inviting, curled into a subtle smile as he sipped his drink with an air of sophistication.

He sat with an ease that commanded attention, his broad shoulders relaxed and his eyes fixed on the bartender as he ordered another round.

The bartender, a gruff b