Enter the Elite

After hanging up, Elara leaned back, casually fiddling with her phone, and shrugged at Carrie like it was no big deal.

"Elara?" A voice came with a hint of superiority, but there was hesitation in it.

Lila's eyes sparkled. She called out, "Mom," and dashed straight into Vera's arms.

Vera hugged her with one arm. She'd been upstairs having a spa day with Carrie when Carrie suddenly got a call about