Chapter 107

Lark strolled towards the bar, his police uniform still neatly pressed, garnering attention from the patrons around him. A group of ladies, their voices laced with flirtation, caught his eye and playfully called out, "Hey, officer!" They waved at him, hoping to capture his attention, but he merely nodded in acknowledgement, his focus elsewhere.

His mind swirled with thoughts, trying to unravel the mystery of why Gwen had requested this meeting. The purpose eluded him, leaving him intrigued and slightly on edge. He pushed open the glass door of the bar, the faint sound of muffled conversations and clinking glasses greeting him as he stepped inside. The ambiance was subdued, with only a handful of patrons scattered throughout the dimly lit space.

"Excuse me," Lark said, raising his hand to catch the attention of a young lady whom he presumed to be a server. She approached hi