THE ART OF DECEPTION

lt a shiver run down her spine. "Who are you?" Lena demanded, trying to keep her voice steady. The stranger smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "My name is Max," he said, his voice lo

started to ask, but Max interrupted her. "Ah, yes," he said, his eyes glinting with amusement. "These are indeed the works of the masters. But they're not just any works of art, Lena. They're forgeries." Lena's eyes widened in shock. "Forgeries?" she repeated, her voice barely above a whisper. Max nodded. "Yes, forgeries," he said, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "And I'm the one who created them." Lena's mind was reeling. She had always known that the art world was full of forgeries, but she had never met anyone who admitted to creating them. "Why are you showing me this?" she asked, her voice shaking with emotion. Max's smile grew wider. "Because, Lena, I need your help," he said, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I need you to help me uncover the truth behind the art world's most infamous forgery ring." Lena's eyes widened i