Chapter 347 Payback

They spent the next stretch of the flight chatting about the timeline, laughing over some of the absurd twists and turns in the drama. Claire filled Adrian in on the major events, from Alexander’s public meltdown to the press releases that had sparked it all, and how Claudia had seen her chance to strike. Adrian listened intently, nodding along, occasionally throwing in a sarcastic remark that had Claire rolling her eyes. The flight was short, and before they knew it, the pilot’s voice crackled over the intercom, announcing their descent into Paris. “Already?” Adrian asked, glancing at his watch. “Time flies when you’re plotting someone’s downfall,” Claire quipped, shutting her laptop and standing up. She straightened her jacket and made her way to the front of the plane. As she reached the door, she turned and smiled at the pilot. “Thanks for the smooth ride. Excellent service, as always.” The pilot smiled back, giving her a polite nod. “Our pleasure, Ms. Peterson.” Claire than