Chapter 9 – The First-Class Lie

The low roar of the private jet’s engines filtered through the cabin like a constant hum, wrapping the interior in an atmosphere of meticulously curated luxury. Yet even the finest amenities couldn’t disguise the tension coiled tightly between the two passengers.

Adrián Castell sat by the window, his seatbelt fastened, his shoulders rigid. He reclined only halfway against the beige leather headrest, which offered no comfort—only highlighted his exhaustion. His ja