Considering Raegan's safety, Judd had secured the entire first-class and business-class sections. Thus, the disturbance infiltrating the first class was particularly perplexing.

The cabin manager approached, apologetic, revealing that a passenger's sudden illness necessitated an emergency landing at Ardlens airport.

Raegan, prioritizing human welfare over professional obligations, readily assented to the diversion.

Judd, endowed with a heightened sense of vigilance, promptly investigated the disturbance. His tenure alongside Erick had honed his instincts, elevating his alertness above the norm.

Consequently, Erick harbored full confidence in Judd's ability to safeguard Raegan and manage any arising situations.

Upon his return, Judd confirmed that an economy-class passenger had taken ill, prompting unanimous agreement for the emergency Landing.

After a lengthy two-hour descent, the plane safely touched down at Ardlens International Airport, where the ailing passenger was swiftly attended to by awaiting medical personnel. Once the ailing passenger received medical attention, Raegan anticipated a swift continuation of their journey.

However, further complications arose. The cabin manager relayed concerns over aircraft safety, prompting an overnight delay until a thorough inspection could be conducted. Consequently, departure wouldn't be possible until the following morning.

Raegan's astonishment was palpable. With only the afternoon waning, an unexpected overnight stay loomed.

Realizing they had to remain overnight in Ardlens, Judd's frustration with the airline's incompetence simmered as he contemplated reaching out to Erick, hoping to leverage the Foster family's connections to expedite a resolution.

The Foster family's involvement in air and water routes meant that the CEOs of both industries were intimately acquainted.

Raegan intervened, recognizing the grounded flight as a non- negotiable barrier. Safety took precedence. No room for compromise there.

Under the cabin manager's directive, the first-class passengers found themselves nestled in a lavish 7-star suite.

Raegan's esteemed status as a VIP customer, adorned with a prestigious black gold card, merited such accommodations.

With a mix of consideration and apology, the cabin manager explained, “Per our protocol, we should've secured a presidential suite for you. Unfortunately, both the presidential and executive suites are reserved for a high-profile individual's wedding. These grand spaces are earmarked for VIP guests."

Raegan's smile faltered, freezing upon her lips, as she connected the dots. The high-profile individual in question was Likely Mitchel.

Over the preceding days, Raegan had buried herself in work, almost as if she were attempting to bury her past with Mitchel along with it.

Consequently, Mitchel's wedding hadn't crossed her mind. Yet, fate had led her to the very hotel hosting his wedding feast.

Judd, too, caught on to the situation and interjected while the cabin manager continued her discourse, “Could you assist us in securing alternate accommodations? Or shall we make the arrangements ourselves?"

The cabin manager hesitated momentarily before responding, "As a holder of the esteemed black gold card, the airline bears the responsibility of arranging your stay. Unfortunately, this hotel stands closest to the airport. The nearby five-star and six-star establishments are fully booked, owing to the wedding festivities."