Chapter 68

Epic 68

The bartender scrutinized the picture, his gaze lingering on John's face. "Yeah, I've seen him around. Usually comes in with some shady-looking guys. Real quiet, doesn't say much." He wiped the bar with a grimy towel, his eyes never leaving the photo. "But he hasn't been here in a while. What do you want with him?"

Kyrian flashed his badge. "We're looking into his disappearance from prison. Anything you can tell us would be helpful."

The bartender let out a low whistle. "Disappeared, huh?

"Let's just say that if he disappeared, it's no surprise." The bartender leaned in, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "Heard rumours that he's involved with some pretty dangerous people. Word is, he crossed the wrong guy and had to skip town."

Jasmine exchanged a look with Kyrian. "Dangerous people, huh? Like who? What sort of 'wrong guy' are we talking about here?"

The bartender shrugged, his expression impassive. "Can't say.

"All I know is, this place isn't somewhere you want