A Step Ahead

The moment Elara appeared on the big screen, the entire hall fell silent. Hudson let out a quiet sigh of relief and shot a look at his colleague, signaling him to stay calm.

'As long as Elara's here, everything will be fine. Nothing puts me more at ease than this,' he thought.

Dawn broke in the east.

Everyone in the auditorium held their breath, watching the stunning girl sitting on the edge of th