Tia had always known about her grandfather through the photographs that lined the shelves and adorned the mantelpiece in their home. Each image portrayed a man of striking presence: tall, with a sharp jawline, piercing eyes, dressed in black, and often holding a cigar poised between his fingers.

But the catch is, Tia had never once laid eyes on him in person. It always looked like Tia's parents want to keep a safe distance from her grandfather. Whenever Tia asked about her grandfather, they would casually dismiss the topic.