The darkly lighted bar projected a peaceful, refined ambiance as soft jazz music flowed in the background.
Liam Artsor sat at a corner table, meticulously tapping the smooth wood with his fingertips. His friend, Kevin, reclined back in his chair, swishing about a whiskey glass and giving Liam a cheeky grin.
Liam peered furtively around the bar, certain that nobody was seeing them. He moved in closer, his voice barely audible above a whisper.
"Kevin, I need to talk to you about something."
Kevin lifted an eyebrow, interested by Liam's covert manner. "Oh? This sounds serious."
Liam took a deep breath, the gentle glow of the bar's lamps creating dramatic shadows on his face. "It actually is," he acknowledged, stopping for a second before continuing. "It's about Jace Malvis and the Malvi
