Chapter 82

Maverick watched Caleb's placid face, and his frown deepened. He was not used to feeling disrespected, particularly by a man he did not know. However, out of courtesy, he did not press on. "It's time to board," he said to Heidi with his head lowered, not paying any attention to Caleb. Heidi rose on cue, then turned her head toward Caleb. "Are you on this flight too, Dr. Spencer?" Caleb nodded. Maverick glanced at the boarding pass in his hand, and his expression darkened further. The first-class cabin on this flight to Sapitoria featured a 1-2-1 layout, and Maverick had opted for the two adjacent seats in the middle section. After they got seated, a flight attendant brought warm towels and welcome drinks to them. Maverick first handed those items to Heidi, who accepted them and wiped her hands offhandedly. "Give me a glass of warm water," he said to the flight attendant. "The same goes for her too. Without any added lemon slices." As he said that, he turned to his s