The bar's lower and upper floors were two entirely different worlds.
Downstairs, the atmosphere was a cacophony of celebration. Laughter and the clinking of glasses intermingled with the raucous noise of patrons making the most of their night out. Dazzling lights flashed overhead, creating a vibrant chaos typical of any lively evening.
In stark contrast, the upstairs area was a realm thick with palpable tension and eerie silence. Blood splatters marred the once-elegant décor, turning the classy room into a grim scene.
Two rows of burly men dressed in black stood like sentinels, their bodies coiled and ready to spring into action. At a mere signal, they could draw their guns and re-enter the fray.
At the center of this tense scene, a large table dominated the room. On its right sat a mi
