Lena run

elegantly dressed crowd. Lena adjusted the beaded mask covering half her face, her black gown brushing the marble floors as she ascend

group of diplomats, "we're here to blend in.

er clutch bag that concealed a miniature hacking device, her fingers trembli

climate change. But beneath the surface, the event was a hub for criminal networking, bringing together the elite who prof

near the grand piano. His tailored suit was as sharp as his angular features, his express

murmured, nodding

chedule. You'll plant the device on his priv

mething go

tening for a brief moment. "It won't. Bu

is eyes silenced her. He wasn't plannin

said firmly, turning toward the ba

ity team, Lena slipped away. She navigated the labyrinthine halls of the

mall device from her clutch and connected it to the keypad. The screen flickered

rs filling the room. She moved quickly, inserting the hacking device into the main console. A

a man with a scar across his cheek. He laughed at something the man said, his hand casually resting near th

as the progress bar reached 90%. Suddenly, th

ng here?" he barked, r

tray and turned to face him. "I'm terribly lost," she said,

threw the glass at his face, shattering it and sending him reeling. She

Aiden intercepted her, his expr

said, slipping the de

crowd. "Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for your genero

eyes scanned the crowd, linger

hispered, guiding h

air, Lena exhaled shakily. "We got

aw remained tight. "Thi