27. Don't Like It

TRACE

When I noticed that my father and Elliot were engrossed in conversation and Louisiana squeezed her way in, I discreetly approached Keros and instructed him to track the movements of my father's mistress. I knew Louisiana was up to something, especially now that Paige was entering politics. I knew she had a plan that wasn't good. I know how evil she is, and no matter how much she pretends to be kind, I won't trust her. Never again.

After giving Keros his task, I approached Raj, who seemed to be hitting it off with a woman, as I had observed him touching the woman's thigh earlier. They were seated in a dimly lit area, so Raj's deeds wouldn't be easily noticed.

"Looks like you're in a bad mood again," Raj remarked as I approached and sat with them.

"Beckett's getting on my nerves," I said.

"Beckett? I thought you meant Attorney Elliot," Raj chuckled, and Chase joined in the laughter.

"That damn Elliot! He's trying to steal the spotlight too much!" I exclaimed. "Yeah, he's anot