Chapter 3

"Ma'am, please speak with respect. Our flight attendants are not born inferior."

"Professionally, she is my subordinate. Caring for passengers is her job, and there's nothing wrong with that."

"Personally, I'm her aunt. I've watched her grow up since childhood. I know her character better than a stranger like you."

She paused, then raised her voice: "It's 2026! We're all women, why are you so male-gaze-centric and anti-woman? Please spend more time online and less time being difficult with your own kind!"

"Me? Male-gaze-centric and anti-woman? Me, being difficult with a woman?"

It's true that when you're speechless, you sometimes just laugh.

I said, word for word: "You have the nerve to say that? You're blindly taking your niece's side without bothering to understand the truth. Isn't that also being difficult with your own kind?"

"She's an intern, I won't argue with her, but you're a chief flight attendant, in charge of the entire cabin! Didn't you receive notification about a VIP passenger? Do you know how much responsibility you'll bear if you disrupt my work?"

The discussions grew louder.

"Hmph, VIP passenger! Who does she think she is? If she's so important, why isn't she in first class? The airline would naturally prioritize her there."

"She really thinks she's the queen, huh?"

"Laughable! Sounds like it's her first time flying. Just stop talking, I'm embarrassed for you."

Claire, hiding behind Ms. Levitt, secretly flashed a triumphant smile and even gave me a provocative look.

Ms. Levitt was stunned by my words, her face immediately turning even paler: "Don't you dare try to pressure me with this 'VIP passenger' talk! I'm telling you, I have all the information about everyone on this plane, including yours!"

"If you don't want me to cause trouble for your workplace, you'd better quiet down. If you continue to be unreasonable, I'll call the air marshals to handle it!"

Just as we were at a stalemate, and my fingertips touched my badge.

Another flight attendant rushed from the rear cabin, leaning in to Ms. Levitt's ear.

She spoke quickly in a low voice: "Chief, I just checked the crew notice. There is indeed a very important passenger on this flight who needs our special attention and full cooperation. We absolutely cannot neglect them!"

Ms. Levitt and Claire's faces changed. Their earlier arrogance vanished. Ms. Levitt picked up her tablet, her fingers swiftly scrolling the screen.