Chapter 5
After I finished my words, Leila was already pinned down by two air marshals who grabbed her arms and forced her to the floor.
Raylan looked back at me with shock in his eyes, his face darkening quickly.
“Jordyn, what did you just say?”
I stared at him without any expression, and when our eyes met, I lifted my hands.
“There’s proof, Raylan. You can save your excuses for the police.”
“Jordyn, you set me up, didn’t you? Just wait–I’ll make you pay for this!”
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Raylan shouted angrily as the air marshals escorted him off the plane in front of everyone, glaring back at me.
One of the police officers came over and said with some respect, “Ms. Hembree, please come with us as well. We’ll need your statement about what happened in the cabin.”
I agreed, told Maisie to keep the passengers calm, and then went with them to the police car.
As we left the airport, I glanced out the car window and saw the ambulance speeding away, escorted by police cars.
The sound of sirens echoed in my ears, and I quietly hoped Bryan would be safe.
I hope the innocent boy won’t suffer because of the problems between
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Raylan and me.
At the police station, after I gave my full statement, I stepped out into the hallway and saw Leila sitting there alone.
Since the issue needed more investigation and involved airline internal ffairs, the police couldn’t take immediate action against Raylan or Leila.
As soon as she laid eyes on me, the anger in her gaze exploded. She marched straight in my direction.
Jordyn, you’ve really stirred up a mess now. Do you realize what kind of rouble you’re in now?
Just you wait. Raylan will make sure you pay.
When we’re back at the office, I can’t wait to see how you make your way but of this!”
stayed silent. I wasn’t the least bit worried since I knew I hadn’t done anything wrong.
had always stuck to the guidelines and even tried several times to stop Leila from crossing the line.
Both the crew members and the recordings could prove this.
Leila used the captain’s favor to pick on the crew, and everyone secretly resented her.
When the time came, I was curious to see whether people would speak up for me or side with Leila.
Right then, the door behind us creaked open, and Raylan stepped out looking a bit gloomy.
The instant Leila spotted him, she hurried over and clutched his arm like
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e was her savior.
Ray, you can’t let Jordyn get away with this!
f not for her, would we even be stuck here? The company must be in haos now. How will we face work later?”
ven now, she believed Raylan could protect her. I found it laughable ow foolish she was.
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Meanwhile, I pulled out my phone and snapped a picture of how close the wo of them looked.
Raylan’s face darkened instantly. In a flash, he lunged at me, reaching for my phone.
Jordyn, what exactly are you planning? My patience has its limits!”
stepped back and moved behind a police officer who happened to walk
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Then I pulled out the divorce papers I had gotten ready on my way to the police station and said,
Since you’ve got some time right now, why don’t you just sign them?
Raylan, you already have someone else by your side. Let’s get a divorce and stop torturing each other.”
Chapter 6
