3.39 Unmasked Deceit

For 20 minutes, Cass and Miles showcased Bastian's new fashion line. When the presentation concluded, Bastian, still seated with the judges, announced, "Please welcome back the wonderful finalists, Cass and Miles."

Applause filled the room, and both Miles and Cass walked to the edge of the runway to face the judges, still concealed behind their masks. One of the judges began to praise the talents of both finalists, and Viola seized the moment to send a text to Lexa, her hired gun.

Lexa, upon receiving the message, discreetly retrieved a small white box from her bag. Placing it atop her bag, she aimed it toward the finalist with the white mask, following her instructions.

She tapped it, causing a small, high-speed needle to dart out toward his chest. The speed of the needle was so swift that no one in the room registered it. Lexa promptly stowed the box back in her bag.