Epic 71The Clubhouse Group's headquarters glinted in the late afternoon sun as the detectives approached. The lobby was opulent, with marble floors, high ceilings, and stunning artwork adorning the walls.As Timi approached the front desk, Jasmine and Kyrian took a moment to survey the space. It was clear that the Clubhouse Group was not only prosperous but also extremely image-conscious. Everything was impeccably maintained, from the immaculate reception area to the high-end furnishings.Timi exchanged a few polite words with the receptionist before turning to face his colleagues. Kyrian couldn't help but shake his head in wonder as he took in the grandiose surroundings. "Clubhouse Group? Sounds like a group of school kids in a treehouse," he muttered, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Yet here they are, owning a place like this."Jasmine, her mind already sifting through possible scenarios, cast a sideways glance at Kyrian. "Appearances can be deceiving. Remember, the Mob wasn't ju

Epic 73Kyrian leaned forward, his eyes boring into Mrs. Smith's face. "Please, Mrs. Smith. Was Ken a part of the MK Group? If he was, that could explain a lot about why he disappeared, and why John was worried. You have to tell us everything you know."Mrs Smith looked away, her eyes full of fear and uncertainty. "I'm sorry, I don't know anything more about the MK Group. Please, don't ask me. I just want my son back. I just want him safe."The detectives exchanged glances, their frustration mounting. As they left Mrs. Smith's house, the detectives were silent. The night air was even colder than before, and light snow began to fall.Kyrian finally spoke, his voice low and full of fury. "We're getting nowhere. If the MK Group has anything to do with John's disappearance, we need to find out what it is. And if Ken is part of it, we need to find him."Jasmine's gaze was distant, her thoughts drifting back to the abandoned apartment. "The MK Group. It has to be related to the Clubhouse Gr

Epic 75As they made their way through the crowds, Jasmine's eyes darted from face to face, searching for anything out of place. Timi and Kyrian kept close, their postures alert and ready."Over there," Kyrian murmured, his voice low. "That man in the red cap. I've seen him before, with the DPO."Jasmine's gaze snapped to the figure, her pulse quickening. "You think he's connected to the MK Group?""Maybe. Or he might know something about John," Kyrian replied, his fingers flexing. "Let's approach him," Jasmine said, her steps quickening. "We need to do this carefully. We can't spook him."The three detectives made their way through the crowd, drawing closer to the man in the red cap. He didn't seem to notice them at first, but as they neared, his posture stiffened."Hey, you," Kyrian called out, his voice friendly but firm. "Do you have a moment to talk?"The man's eyes darted to each of the detectives, his expression guarded. "What do you want?"Kyrian's smile was practised, the kin

Epic 77Timi and Jasmine arrived at the safehouse, accompanied by a team of heavily armed officers. Kyrian, still recovering from his injuries, had been deemed unfit to accompany them, much to his frustration.As they approached the safe house, a sense of unease washed over them. They knew that the MK Group might be watching, that they had to be on high alert.With a renewed sense of urgency, Timi and Jasmine piled into an armoured car with the heavily armed officers, racing to the secure location where John was being kept under wraps.As they approached their destination, the air was thick with apprehension. John was the only living link to the MK Group's activities, and they knew that the organization wouldn't let him speak easily.When they arrived, they were led to a heavily fortified room where John sat, his eyes darting around nervously."Mr. John," Timi began, "we have some important questions for you." John's gaze darted between Timi and Jasmine, the gravity of the situation w

Epic 79"Or we can go back to checking the manager's list, we could find some more information. We also need to access his mail". Timi suggested"The manager's list," Kyrian echoed, his eyes narrowing in thought. "That's not a bad idea. If Titilayo is gone, he might have left something behind. Something that can lead us to the MK Group."Jasmine frowned, her mind already racing ahead. "We need to get back to the hospital and go through his records with a fine-tooth comb. And the mail. It could be our only lead now."Timi nodded, his jaw set. "Then let's get moving. Every second we waste is another second the MK Group has to strike." The detectives raced back to the hospital, the night air rushing past them as they sped through the city's winding streets.As they pored over the bank manager's records, a pattern began to emerge. A series of numbers, repeated again and again in his financial transactions."These numbers," Kyrian murmured, his finger hovering over the screen. "They look l