Platinum Card Queen
On my first day, I encountered a man brandishing a Platinum Card and acting like a petty tyrant toward the crew.
Do you know what this Platinum Card means? It can buy the miserable lives of every single one of you!
That bow is too shallow. Is it a bad back or just disrespect? Ninety degrees! Hold it for a hundred minutes!
What kind of hogwash are they serving in Economy? Ill bless you with some premium ingredients!
I was about to intervene, but the flight attendant next to me quickly stopped me.
Hes the older brother of our CEOs personal assistant. In our airline
She leaned in conspiratorially and pointed upward.
You have a chance of survival if you offend our CEO, Ethan Bell. But if you offend his assistant youll be utterly ruined.
I was stunned into silence, and honestly, a little amused.
I reached for the satellite phone and dialed my grandfather.
Grandfather, tell the pilot to execute an immediate landing at the nearest airport. When we land, I want to see my divorce certificate from Ethan Bell.
1
Today was the first day of my undercover rotation.
I stood at the cabin door, maintaining a standard, professional smile as I welcomed the boarding passengers.
Most passengers were kind and nodded cordially.
Until a man in a bubblegum-pink Chanel tweed suit appeared at the jetway.
He was clutching a shiny Platinum Card, his critical gaze sweeping over me from head to toe.
New here? That explains the total lack of decorum!
Do you know what this Platinum Card means? It can buy the miserable lives of every single one of you!
That bow is too shallow. Is it a bad back or just disrespect? Ninety degrees! Hold it for a hundred minutes!
Following the standard protocol, I offered a slight bow and a professional smile. Good morning, sir. Welcome aboard.
That single word, sir, was enough to unleash hell.
2
His footsteps halted abruptly, his voice dripping with theatrical annoyance.
How should I put this? In the flight attendant profession, a cute smile isnt enough. You need to have some situational awareness!
He pointed to his outfit. Look at me. From my hair to my heels, what part of me looks like a sir? Call. Me. Ms. Kai!
Sarah, the senior attendant greeting passengers with me, looked horrified. She quickly snatched my arm, shoved herself forward, and dipped into a rigid, ninety-degree bow. Our deepest apologies! Ms. Kai, good morning! Shes a new hire and hasnt been properly trained, please forgive the oversight!
The man snorted dismissively through his nose, rolled his eyes at us, and strutted into the First Class cabin.
Sarah immediately whispered to me, Thats Kai Foster. A Platinum Card member. Serve him perfectly, or one complaint will ruin our entire crews career and bonus pool.
3
I stiffened. Our airline had only issued three Platinum Cards.
Two went to my grandfathers oldest friends. And the third
I personally gave it to my husband, the current CEO, Ethan Bell, to use for the most crucial corporate relationships.
But why would Ethan Bell entrust the Platinum Cardthe symbol of our airlines highest honor and absolute trustto this outlandish man?
I forcefully suppressed the rising turmoil and suspicion in my chest.
For now, ensuring the smooth operation of the flight and caring for all passengers was my primary job.
It was also a perfect opportunity to observe, under Ethan Bells esteemed leadership, exactly how his Platinum-level guest behaved, and what my frontline staff were being forced to endure.
4
Right after takeoff, Kai immediately pressed the call button.
I walked over. He was lounging with crossed legs, not even bothering to open his eyes. A cup of warm water. Forty-five degrees Celsius. Not a degree more, not a degree less. I need to take my medication right now.
I hurried to prepare it, but because I needed to mix in cold water to precisely regulate the temperature, I was delayed by exactly one minute.
That single minute caused him to explode.
When I rushed the cup to his seat, he slammed his hand down on the tray table.
What kind of service is this? Check the time! You missed my medication window by a whole minute! Im taking birth control! Do you have any idea what the consequences are?
If I end up pregnant, are you prepared to take responsibility?
Every eye in First Class snapped toward him.
Though his makeup was heavy and he wore a skirt suit, his prominent Adams apple and firm facial structure made it obvious to everyone that he was a man.
I struggled to maintain my composure. Ms. Kai, I am sincerely sorry, but regulating the water temperature takes a moment.
He snatched the cup from my hand and, with no mercy, threw the water directly onto my chest, soaking my uniform.
Honestly, how did a clumsy pig like you manage to climb to this position? I bet you offered the pilots some special services to get here. You disgusting plague! Get ready for the complaint that will fire you!
5
My nails dug into my palms, my fist clenched. A scorching wave of fury went straight to my head.
Just as I was about to lose control, Sarah shot forward and shielded me.
Im so sorry! Ms. Kai! She is truly new, I apologize on her behalf! Please, please, dont upset yourself. Your precious health isnt worth getting angry over!
As she was speaking, she gripped my wrist hard, whispering an urgent plea only I could hear:
Hold it! Dont you dare! Think of the complaint! Our entire team will lose our bonuses and face grounding! Hes not worth it, the trash! Let me handle him!
Kai Foster watched Sarahs desperate deference, finally achieving the sense of superiority he craved. He slowly pulled out a tissue to wipe his hands.
Hmph. At least you old employees understand the rules.
His voice was a tone of condescending charity. Come on. Im going with you to catering!
6
Catering?
Airline catering has extremely strict safety and sanitation regulations. There was no way he could just walk in.
Ms. Kai, passengers are not permitted to enter the catering area. Its regulation I tried to dissuade him.
Before I could finish, Sarah yanked my arm again.
Are you still not getting it? His sister is Sienna Foster. Shes the CEOs favorite personal assistant.
You have a chance of survival if you offend our CEO, Ethan Bell, but if you offend his little assistant, Sienna Foster, youll be utterly ruined.
The CEO practically does whatever she tells him! Everyone in the company whispers that shes going to be the new Mrs. Bell! Our jobs are one word from her away from being terminated! Youre still on probation, dont be a hero!
The new Mrs. Bell? My husband, Ethan Bells new wife?
Kai noticed my moment of stunned silence and, mistaking it for fear, let out a venomous, mocking laugh. Oh, look! The name Ethan Bell finally made her cower?
Let me tell you, a man like the CEO is not someone a low-level pig like you can provoke! He can decide your fate with a single sentence. Get it?
7
In the brief seconds I was frozen, Kai had already barged into the catering area.
Ugh, what kind of hogwash do they eat in Economy? He disdainfully picked up a piece of a vegetable with his fingertip, then violently flung it away.
Next, he pulled an exquisite metal tin from his bag, tapping his nail against the side.
Looking at their poor lives, theyve probably never seen anything good. Fine, Im in a good mood today. Ill bless them with some premium black truffle powder! Let them open their eyes to quality!
With that, he twisted open the tin and was about to sprinkle the contents onto the meals.
Ms. Kai! Absolutely not!
The Crew Chief, Olivia, finally broke. She shot forward, standing determinedly in front of the catering cart. Her voice was frantic but firm. Airline food safety protocol absolutely forbids adding any outside food or seasoning to the crew-prepared meals. This is for the safety of all our passengers! Please, you must understand!
Protocol? Safety?
Kai laughed as if hed heard a joke. You think my food is less safe than your garbage? Do you know this little tin cost more than your annual salary?
Get out of my way!
Olivia stood her ground. Ms. Kai, this is a matter of principle! If there is any issue, we cannot bear the responsibility! Please, dont make this difficult for us!
Seeing that the Crew Chief dared to stop him repeatedly, Kais face instantly darkened to a thunderous storm.
He pulled out his phone and initiated a video call.
Sienna, look at this! These flight attendants have revolted! They wont let me add seasoning to the food! And they dare talk back to me!
On the other end, a delicate, sweet voice came through the speaker. Brother, dont get worked up. Give the phone to the Crew Chief.
Kai triumphantly shoved the phone in Olivias face.
Sienna Fosters voice instantly turned bone-chillingly cold. All of you, kneel down and apologize to my brother immediately! Otherwise, every single one of you will be fired for severe misconduct and blacklisted from the airline industry forever! I mean every word!
8
The air in the catering area solidified.
Olivias lips trembled, tears of shame welling in her eyes. Sarah and the other flight attendants were deathly pale, exchanging desperate glances, their eyes full of struggle.
Sienna, seeing their hesitation, gave a cold laugh. Fine. No kneeling, huh? Youve got tough spines, huh? Youll regret this!
Immediately, the video feed began to shake violently.
Sienna had run straight into the CEOs private conference room!
As the camera stabilized, the full view of the room became clear
The long conference table was filled with executives whose faces were grave, and the projection screen displayed the airlines second-half strategic planning PPT.
Ethan Bell was at the head of the table, listening to a report.
Seeing Sienna suddenly burst in, he first froze, but his expression showed no annoyance at the interruption. Instead, it was instantly filled with deep concern.
Ethan, honey, huhu. Sienna completely ignored the astonished looks of the executives. She ran straight to Ethan, practically collapsing onto the armrest of his chair.
Look at what the flight attendants are doing! They ganged up to bully my brother. He just asked for one small thing, and they yelled at him and insulted him! My brother has a heart condition, and they made him cry! Ethan, you have to defend us!
As she spoke, she leaned against Ethan, her body soft and boneless.
Tears streamed down her face like a broken string of pearls, as if she had suffered an unthinkable injustice. She was a completely different person from the sharp-tongued woman from moments ago.
Ethan Bells face instantly darkened.
He didn't ask a single question about the facts. All his attention was focused on the trembling, weeping Sienna in his arms.
Shhh, baby, dont cry. Your eyes will get all puffy and ruined. Why cry over something so small? Hmm? Im here. No one is allowed to bully you or your family.
He gently wiped her tears, then lifted his head, looking at the phone screen, his tone plummeting to freezing point.
Are you all deaf? Didnt you hear what Sienna said?
I am ordering you right now, do exactly as Mr. Kai demands! Kneel and apologize!
If I dont see your compliance in the next three seconds
Before he could finish his threat, I walked straight into the center of the phone cameras view.
My figure, along with my calm expression, was clearly visible on the screen.
Ethan Bell. Are you sure you want me to kneel?
9
Wife?
The word ripped from Ethans mouth like a thunderclap.
Those two words briefly ignited a spark of hope in the desperate flight attendants.
But it vanished instantly.
Ethans surprise was quickly replaced by a deeper feeling of annoyance and irritation. He didn't even release his arm from around Sienna, only rubbing his brow impatiently with his free hand.
Audrey, what are you doing here?
Your new job last night was an intern flight attendant at my own airline?
I nodded, my expression perfectly composed.
Ethans gaze swept over my soaked uniform. His voice deepened. Stop being dramatic. Just do what Mr. Kai asked and apologize. Well discuss this farce after the plane lands.
At that statement, not just I, but all the flight attendants in the catering area, were stunned.
Their shock turned back into despair, and finally, only numbness remained.
Sienna, seeing the reaction, nestled further into Ethans embrace, adding fuel to the fire. Oh, Ethan, so this is Audrey. She was so mean, honey. I think she scared my brother badly!
Ethan immediately patted her back with sympathy. Sienna and her brother are good, simple people. They just want a sincere apology.
Be a good girl, Audrey. Just kneel and apologize to Mr. Kai. Dont make this difficult for me.
10
I looked at him, and then I smileda cold, cutting smile that held no warmth whatsoever.
Ethan Bell, do you remember the vow you made on your knees before our wedding?
Now! Its time for you to honor your commitment!
With that, I didn't wait for his reaction.
I ended the call.
I didn't stop for a second, turning sharply and walking to the crew storage cabinet.
I pulled out a much heavier, secure satellite phone.
Grandfather.
A passenger is interfering with normal cabin service and disrupting the security of the aircraft.
Notify the pilot to execute an immediate landing at the nearest airport.
And when we land, I want to see my divorce certificate from Ethan Bell.
11
Kai Foster stared at the satellite phone in my hand. After two seconds of stunned silence, he burst into mocking laughter.
Oh my God, the new girl is putting on a show! You think holding a fake satellite phone and calling Grandfather makes you an heiress?
His eyes were full of scorn. Do you have any idea who the CEO, Ethan Bell, is? In this airline industry, when he stamps his foot, the whole ground shakes!
I gave a cold laugh, not even sparing him a glance. Ethan Bell? Hes nothing.
He was merely a son-in-law to the Harrington family.
Years ago, Ethans grandfather had done a favor for mine. The Harrington family never forgot a debt of honor.
So, when Ethans family fell on hard times, my grandfather approached me, hoping I would fulfill the long-ago arrangement.
I saw that he was capable and seemed honest enough. I agreed.
Before the wedding, I called him to the study and made my terms perfectly clear:
Ethan Bell, loyalty is my absolute bottom line. The day you harbor a second thought or betray me, I will file for divorce immediately.
What was his reply then?
He knelt before my grandfather, swearing on his life that he would never fail me. If he broke that vow, he would walk away with nothing, forever disgraced.
My grandfather and I had one final contingency.
We never told him the true extent of the Harrington familys wealth.
So Ethan Bell always believed I was just a regular rich girl.
He also truly believed that he sat on the CEOs throne purely because of his own hard work and superior ability.
What an utter fool.
Today, I would make sure he saw exactly what he was without my nameAudrey Lanebehind him.
12
My grandfathers voice came through the receiver, calm but with an undeniable edge of seriousness.
My dear, have you thought this through?
Yes. I didn't hesitate for a second.
Grandfather was silent for three seconds, then gave a command to the person next to him.
Execute the order as my granddaughter has instructed. Immediately.
The moment the words finished, another voicecalm and highly efficientcut in.
It was Mr. Vance, my grandfather's chief aide.
Understood, Mr. Harrington.
In the background, I heard the rapid clicking of a keyboard and clear instructions being broadcast:
AeroSky One to Tower. Flight G-1024 is initiating a maximum-priority emergency landing. Clear the airspace. Give them landing priority.
Legal department: Initiate full asset separation. Ethan Bell is to be stripped of all assets. The signed divorce certificate must be delivered to the emergency VIP lounge within half an hour.
Mr. Vances final message came through:
Madam, everything is secured. Landing at Midcoast Airport in thirty minutes.
The dossiers for the Platinum Card perpetrator and the accomplice, Sienna Foster, will be sent to you in ten minutes.
13
Kai Foster, listening to the clear instructions from the other end of the line, laughed hysterically again.
Ha ha ha! AeroSky One? Clear the airspace? Keep acting! Just you wait! When we land, my sister will talk to the CEO, and you wont even know how you died!
However, his laughter was cut short.
The aircraft announcement system came on. This time, the pilots voice carried an unprecedented severity.
Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised. Due to circumstances involving a security matter, this flight is initiating an emergency landing at Midcoast Airport. Please return to your seats immediately and fasten your seat belts
The mocking expression on Kais face instantly froze!
He frantically pulled out his phone to call Sienna. Before he could dial, two security officers quickly walked over and confiscated his phone.
Mr. Foster, you are suspected of jeopardizing flight safety. Please cooperate with the investigation.
Moments after Kai was escorted away, I received a text from Ethan Bell.
Ethan Bell: Audrey, that is quite enough drama. Sienna is very delicate; she would never be as hysterical as you! I want to be perfectly clear: I love you! But I need to be with her for at least three years. In the meantime, you need to be a quiet, dutiful wife and not cause me problems. If I get bored after three years, I might consider coming back to our marriage.
Ethan Bell: Dont forget, without me, Ethan Bell, you, Audrey Lane, are nothing.
I picked up my phone and replied calmly:
Audrey Lane: Be at Midcoast Airport in thirty minutes.
Audrey Lane: I have a huge gift for you.
Audrey Lane: You can choose not to come. If you dont, I hand Kai over to the police.
Then, I blocked his number.
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