Chapter 109

The announcer’s expression slowly shifted from surprise to something more controlled.... rehearsed calm with just a touch of suspense. He held the opened envelope delicately, then looked up with a slight smirk.

“I have been instructed to invite all of you to do something a little... unconventional.”

A low hum of curiosity moved across the room like a ripple on still water.

“Ladies and gentlemen, you’ll see a small code in front of you on the screen. Go ahead.... scan it with your phones. Trust me, you’re going to want to see this.”

At first they were all skeptical, but immediately Mia and Stefan reached for their phones.......