The same night, several hours earlier, in a secluded and discreet restaurant tucked away from the noise and chaos of the city, four men gathered within a private room that had been reserved under a name that none of them particularly cared to remember. The establishment itself was known for its silence, its dim lighting, and its strict policy of non-interference, making it an ideal place for conversations that were never meant to be overheard.
It had been more than two months since the four of them had last seen each other in person. Two months that had stretched endlessly, filled with restless thoughts, lingering guilt, and the kind of silence that weighed heavier than any argument ever could.
