THE ART OF DECEPTION

he walked, Lena's phone buzzed with an incoming call. She hesitated for a moment before answering. "Lena, where are you?" Max's voice was low and urgent. "I'm gone," Lena said, her voice cold

ome in," the voice said. "We can protect you." Lena hesitated for a moment. She didn't know if she could trust anyone, not even the police. But as she looked around, she realized that she had no other choice. She was alone and scared, and she needed help. "Okay," she said finally. "I'll come in." The voice on the other end of the line gave her instructions, telling her where to meet and what to expect. Lena hung up the phone and took a deep breath. She knew that she was taking a risk, but she also knew that she had no other choice. As she walked to the meeting point, Lena's mind was racing with questions. Who was behind the forgery ring? And what did they want from her? She didn't have to wait long to find out. As she arrived at the meeting point, a black SUV pulled up beside her. The door opened, and a tall, imposing figure s