HERO [✓]

Chapter 20

He spent the next few days either lounging at home or heading out for a drink. What surprised him was that there still hadn't been a single police raid on his apartment yet.

He was on his way to the nearby pub to get a drink that day. He rubbed his eyes while he waited for the traffic lights to turn green. He hadn't been sleeping well for the past few days because his mind was constantly filled with images of Hyunwoo's broken body lying unnoticed.

As he arrived at the pub, he ordered a margarita and sat by the counter, waiting. He was in the midst of checking his phone when suddenly policemen swarmed the pub.

What the fuck are they doing here? Kihyun cursed. He was cornered, and it was going to be difficult to get out. From the counter, he watched as the policemen checked the drinkers' forearms and the back of their ears.

"Sorry, Sir, but what's this all about?" The bartender asked. A policeman smiled kindly and replied, "We got a tip-off that a few gang members have been frequenting the pubs in the vicinity, and we're now conducting a check."

The bartender grumbled about his business being disrupted, but let the policemen continue about their security check.

Kihyun glanced around for an escape route. There were none. He gestured for the bartender to come closer and he whispered, "I need a quick getaway."

The bartender pointed to his arm and mouthed this? Kihyun nodded and reached into his wallet, pulling out a stack of cash. "Get me out of here." The bartender's eyes lit up upon seeing the money. He nodded.

With the help of the bartender, Kihyun snuck out of the pub via a private exit in the staff-only room. He gave the bartender an extra tip before getting into his car and driving off.

As he cruised along the road, a wave of relief washed over him. That was a close one.

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