Slight Delve Into Cassie's Mind.

The private jet soared through the clouds, its engines humming a steady lullaby as the passengers engaged in activities to pass the time. Camille, Griffin, Chiara, Savvy, Izzie, Seth, and Ethan were engrossed in a lively poker game, their laughter punctuating the confined space of the cabin. However, amidst the joyous camaraderie, Cassie sat in a corner, detached from the revelry, preferring the solitude offered by the left side of the lavishly furnished jet.

The pilot, seizing a momentary respite, ventured out of the cockpit, his gaze sweeping across the passengers. Cassie's demeanor caught his attention, and with a genuine concern, he approached her. "Hey," he began, breaking through her secluded musings.

Cassie turned to acknowledge him, her feigned smile betraying the complexity of her emotions. "Oh, hey," she replied, attempting to downplay any perceived disturbance.