Scarlett licked her lips with lingering satisfaction, then slowly stood up.
"Let's go, darling. We'll take the VIP entrance."
As she spoke, she suddenly turned her head towards me.
"As for certain people, they'll just have to wait in line like good little girls."
I remained seated, offering an awkward smile.
"Oh? Is that so?"
"Miss Stratton, how about we make a bet?"
"I bet today's flight won't take off."
Before Scarlett could respond, the sycophants around us erupted in a frenzy.
"Did everyone hear that? This broke bitch is saying she can control planes."
"That's hilarious. It's the funniest joke I've ever heard in my life."
"I've flown so many times, but this is the first I've heard of someone who can stop a plane from taking off."
These dolled-up female employees presented a united front, bombarding me with their verbal assaults.
They were falling over themselves to kiss Scarlett's ass.
And Alec, being Scarlett's number one lapdog, wasn't about to be outdone.
"Melody, what are you yelling about? Have you looked in a mirror lately? You're a mess."With Miss Stratton's wealth, buying an entire plane would be child's play for her.
I held back a laugh and turned to look at Scarlett.
"Since Miss Stratton is so capable, do you dare to accept our earlier bet?"
As soon as I finished speaking, Scarlett's expression turned playful.
"I'll take that bet. Do you think I, the heiress of Stratton Corporation, would be afraid of a loser like you?"
"Whatever you want to bet, I'm game!"
The crowd burst into applause after hearing Scarlett's words.
Looking at the mocking faces before me, I couldn't help but feel disappointed.
Is this really their set of values?
To please their boss, they'd hurl insults at a stranger without considering right or wrong.
If I didn't care about the consequences, I could have every single person here blacklisted from the airport.
Suppressing the anger in my heart, I slowly raised my head and swept my gaze across the crowd.
"You all heard it, right? The words of the mighty Stratton Corporation heiress. She can't go back on them now." "If I bet with Miss Stratton, whoever loses has to run naked around the airport."
As soon as the words left my mouth, Scarlett let out a derisive laugh.
"What makes you think you can win? You don't seriously believe you own this airport, do you?"
A faint smile played on my lips.
"Scarlett, you keep pushing my limits. Do you really think I'm that easy to bully?"
"Even the Stratton Corporation behind you wouldn't dare mess with my true identity."
After hearing my words, Scarlett didn't back down. Instead, she became even more brazen.
"You little bitch, are you addicted to showing off?"
"Just wait and see with those dog eyes of yours how the plane actually takes off."
With that, she sauntered towards the check-in counter, playing with Alec's arm.
I naturally followed close behind.
After everyone had boarded, the plane slowly taxied to the runway, preparing for takeoff.
At that moment, someone in the cabin shouted loudly.
"Look outside, everyone!"
The plane that was about to take off actually turned around.
The cabin announcement also came on at that moment...