Jared arrived at the auditorium, finding Mara, Luke, and Elena huddled near the stage.
"What did you find?" Jared asked, his curiosity piqued.
Mara hesitated. "We were reviewing the contest footage and noticed something odd."
Elena shot Mara a look, urging her to continue. Mara sighed, crossing her arms tightly as if bracing for a storm.
"It’s like there are gaps in Eve's performance," she added softly.
"One minute she’s glowing on stage, nailing every move, and then suddenly, she’s off her game, missing steps or losing focus. But here’s the weird part…"
Luke took over. "Eve's performances have been... inconsistent. Sometimes she's amazing, other times she's mediocre."
"It’s almost like she’s two different people on stage," Luke continued, shaking his head. "I mean, how can someon
