Chapter 490 “I Won’t Fail.”

Eligos reclined in his plush first-class seat, savoring the tranquility of the flight. The hum of the engines was a soothing backdrop to his thoughts as he sipped on a glass of champagne. The air stewardess, dressed impeccably, approached with a tray of chocolate-covered strawberries. She leaned in, her smile warm and professional. "Would you care for a strawberry, sir?" she offered, her voice soft and inviting. Eligos nodded, plucking one from the tray. "Thank you," he murmured, his lips curling into a subtle smile as he bit into the strawberry. The rich chocolate paired with the juicy fruit was a decadent contrast he appreciated. As the stewardess moved on to attend to other passengers, Eligos turned his attention to his phone. He tapped the screen, bringing up a text thread with Andre. His fingers danced over the keyboard as he composed a message. Eligos: Remember, Andre. No shaking or quivering in front of Claire. She can read people like an open book. We need her to stay curio