Maria’s face was a canvas of shifting emotions—shock, disbelief, indignation, and finally, begrudging acceptance. She clutched the ownership papers tightly, her knuckles whitening as she glared at Jack.
The private jet loomed behind them, its sleek, polished exterior glistening under the sun like a silent witness to the drama unfolding on the tarmac.
“You must have done something illegal to pull this off,” Maria snapped, her voice laced with suspicion. “There’s no way you, of all people, could afford this.”
Jack raised an eyebrow, unperturbed by her accusation.
“Do you really think I’d risk breaking the law for something like this? I told you I’d keep my word. Whether you believe it or not is your choice.”
Maria’s lips thinned into a tight line as she folded her arms, unwilling to rel
