Chapter 329

Charles Hart’s eyes narrowed as he watched Michael Anderson walking off with Stella Johnson, flanked by bodyguards and security. Without missing a beat, he spun around and strode straight toward the ticket counter. “One ticket to wherever they’re headed — the fastest flight you’ve got. Any class, I don’t care!” Charles slapped a fat stack of cash down on the counter without blinking. “Whatever it costs, just get me on that plane!” The ticket agent, clearly startled by his intensity, quickly tapped away at the computer. After a few seconds, she looked up hesitantly. “Sir, economy’s fully booked. There’s just one seat left in first class, but the price—” “Money’s not the issue. Just print the ticket,” Charles cut her off sharply. If there was one thing he wasn’t short on, it was cash. With ticket in hand, Charles didn’t stop there. He rushed around the terminal, looking for someone willing to swap seats. Flashing his identity as the Hart Group’s CEO and promising a generous reward, he fi