Her father listened intently as Keira explained the situation. Jonathan’s voice, while calm, carried an undercurrent of frustration. “Let me handle this,” he assured them. “Just give me a few minutes.”

True to his word, Jonathan immediately contacted the airline’s executive team, leveraging his connections and influence to get to the bottom of the issue. Within moments, the airline staff’s demeanor shifted noticeably. The representative who had been so firm before was now apologetic, her previous stance crumbling as she received instructions from her superiors.

“I’m terribly sorry for the inconvenience, Miss Barnes,” she said, her voice now laced with urgency. “There seems to have been a mistake, and we’re working to resolve it immediately. You’ll be on the next available flight to New York, and we’ll make sure you’re upgraded to first class for the trouble.”