The Sting Ignites


Before Melissa could respond to the emotional revelation, the calm atmosphere of O’Malley’s shattered like glass. The bar’s doors slammed open with a sudden bang, startling the patrons and drawing everyone’s eyes to the entrance. The quiet hum of conversation was instantly replaced by gasps.

Silhouettes filled the threshold—law enforcement in motion. They stepped forward with purpose, cutting through the room like a blade through silence. The moment Melissa had helped orchestrate was unfolding right on cue, and the trap was finally springing shut.

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