Chapter 221

My phone buzzed with Elena Pierce's name flashing on the screen. I swiped to answer, wondering what she could possibly want. "Hello?" I said, trying to keep my tone neutral. Her light laugh trickled through the speaker. "Nothing important. I was just wondering if you'd be interested in attending the motorboat race in Lake City on the 17th? I have tickets, and if you'd like to go, I could have someone deliver a pair to you." The smugness in her voice made my skin crawl. She was practically gloating. "Don't trouble yourself, Elena," I replied with a dismissive snort. "I already have tickets." "Oh, so you'll be at the race then. I guess I'll see you there in Lake City." She paused deliberately before adding, "I hear JJ will finally remove her mask that day. I'm quite curious to see what she looks like—the woman Lucas has been obsessing over for years." A laugh escaped my lips before I could stop it. If she only knew. "Is something funny?" Elena asked, annoyance creeping into her voice. I