Chapter 142: Secrets
Two weeks later.
The sky above was a brilliant shade of blue, clear and endless, dotted only by the occasional cloud drifting lazily. The private airstrip, hidden away from the bustle of Florittle, buzzed quietly with activity.
Two staff members were preparing the last of the flight logistics, checking the jet’s systems as the aircraft gleamed under the early morning. But what caught Ruby’s breath—what made her heart skip a beat—was the private jet waiting quietly at the edge of the runway.
It was sleek. Elegant. Painted a polished pearl white with gold linings that shimmered under the sunlight. The jet looked like something out of a luxury magazine—its exterior alone oozed wealth and class. The stairs were already lowered, gleaming silver with velvet steps as though rolled out just for royalty.
Ruby blinked, stunned. "Is that... yours?" she asked, turning to Stefan as they stepped out of the car.
Rayna and Ethan were already unloading their small bags from the trunk. Stefan, dressed casually in a navy polo and beige slacks, nodded with an amused grin.
"Yes," he said calmly.
"You have a jet?" she asked, eyes wide.
Ethan chuckled, handing the last bag to the steward. "We’ll leave you two now. Fly safe. And don’t forget to let me know when you land."
"You better not forget me the moment you step foot in Zeden," Rayna warned, though her tone was playful.
Ruby rolled her eyes but smiled warmly. "Please. I’ll probably call you before we even land."
Rayna pulled her into a hug. "I’m so happy for you, Rubes. Thank God he came for you... just look at you. You’re glowing."