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Penulis: Winifred K
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Aria's POV

Once I officially started working, I realized—this job wasn't nearly as bad as I'd imagined. It was just like any other server gig: greeting guests, coordinating staff, keeping things running smoothly. I handled everything with quiet efficiency.

Part of me... almost felt relieved. Maybe this place wasn't involved in anything shady after all. Maybe I'd judged too quickly.

That afternoon, I arrived at the bar early, just like always. But the second I stepped through the door, something felt off. Chaos. Tables were being dragged across the floor, someone was scrubbing down the bar, wires and decorations were strewn everywhere. The air buzzed with nervous energy, anticipation crackling like static.

This wasn't normal.

A chill pricked my spine. Something was definitely up.

I pushed aside the unease and went straight to the manager.

"Are the police coming?" I asked quietly.

He raised a brow, a sly grin tugging at his lips. "No. We're expecting someone important."

"Important?" I e
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