Chapter 5

I certainly didn't know my dad had any children besides me.

Rose sneered:

"What would you know? My husband is Chairman Alex's illegitimate son, only recently acknowledged. A commoner like you naturally wouldn't know."

She turned to the security officers, imperious:

"You! Arrest this woman immediately and hand her over to police after landing!"

The security officer looked at me helplessly:

"Ma'am, if you won't apologize, we may really need to ask you to move to the isolation seats in the back."

"I've done nothing wrong. Why should I apologize?"

I said coldly. "If anything, this lady should apologize for publicly insulting others."

The attendant, seeing I wouldn't yield, had to contact the cockpit again.

This time the reply came quickly: "Captain's orders—to ensure flight safety, security personnel should immediately remove the disruptive passenger from business class. Use force if necessary."

The security officer sighed and made a "please" gesture:

"Ma'am, please cooperate."

The surrounding passengers' gazes grew even more piercing.

Rose lifted her chin triumphantly, her expression seeming to say: See? This is what you get for crossing me.

I looked around at those uninformed passengers, at the troubled crew members, at my daughter trembling in my arms.

An unprecedented rage burned in my chest.

Jett, you not only betrayed our marriage, but now you're using your authority to openly favor your mistress, even twisting facts to slander me?

Fine. Very fine.

I gently wiped the tears from Ruby's face, softly comforting her: "Don't be afraid. Mommy will protect you."

Then I raised my head, looking straight into the security officer's eyes, my voice clear and firm:

"Let's go."

Holding my daughter's hand, I followed the security officer toward the isolation seats at the back of the cabin.

Ruby looked up, her big eyes brimming with tears, sobbing softly:

"Mom, does Dad not love us anymore? Why is he helping that lady?"

My heart clenched painfully. I crouched down to meet her eyes, gently wiping her tears with my thumb:

"Baby, Daddy made a mistake. Mommy will handle it. Remember, no matter what happens, Mommy will always love you."

Ruby pressed close to me, her small hand never letting go of my clothes.

Looking at the city growing larger outside the window, my resolve grew stronger.

Jett, you must pay for your betrayal and shamelessness.

The plane finally landed and taxied.

When the cabin door opened, two ground police officers were already waiting at the jet bridge.

Under everyone's gaze, Ruby and I were escorted off the plane, accompanied by the officers to the airport police duty room.

Ruby was frightened but bravely didn't cry aloud, just tightly holding my hand.

The duty room lights were cold and white.

We'd barely sat down when a familiar voice came from outside.

Rose was acting coquettish:

"Jett, you have to help me. That crazy woman was horrible. My face still hurts!"

"Alright, alright, don't be angry. Now that we're here, I'll definitely get you justice. She's just a troublemaking passenger—very simple to handle."

The door was pushed open.

Jett walked in first, wearing his crisp captain's uniform:

"Officer, where's the troublemaker?"

I spoke coldly:

"Right here! Captain Jett."

I slowly stood up, calmly meeting Jett's gradually widening pupils.