Chapter 271

Everyone had their eyes on Elena. Even Alyssa couldn't look away. Earlier, it had only been Brandon who felt that creeping unease, but now, Alyssa felt it too. Elena seemed somewhat familiar to her too. Megan kept moving, the dance flowing on as more of her face came into view. Through the mask, she looked across the distance at the audience and found Howard, who was frowning, doubt flickering in his eyes. Megan smirked. It was time to end it. Time to end all of this. She lowered her gaze and raised her right hand to knock the plaster off again. The center of the plaster cracked and scattered into the air. Howard's eyes narrowed as realization dawned on him. Only a small piece of plaster remained on Elena's face. Right then, murmurs rippled through the crowd. Howard pressed his lips into a hard line and stared at Elena, caught between disbelief and the need to be sure. Elena didn't keep them waiting. She lowered her head and raised her right hand to strike the final piece