Chapter 5 - The CEO's Apology
I blinked, stunned. "Mr. Vance?"
"Captain Hart called my private line while you were over Nevada, Major Reed," CEO Marcus Vance explained, holding my hand in a warm, respectful grip. "He informed me of the disgraceful, illegal actions taken by our gate staff and regional management in Atlanta today."
Marcus Vance turned to look at Captain Hart, nodding with deep gratitude.
"Daniel did the right thing," Vance continued, looking back at me and Lucy. "This airline was built on integrity, safety, and respect for our passengers. What happened to you and your sweet daughter today was an absolute betrayal of everything we stand for."
He reached into his suit jacket and pulled out an official gold-lettered folder, handing it to me.
"As of thirty minutes ago," Vance declared, "Thomas Bradley has been terminated for cause and placed under federal law enforcement investigation. Supervisor Melissa has been permanently discharged. Furthermore, Arthur Lang’s corporate travel contract has been canceled, and his name has been placed on our internal corporate blacklist."
I looked at the folder in my hand. Inside were two lifetime VIP Master Travel Passes issued under my name and Lucy’s name—granting us complimentary first-class travel on any flight, anywhere in the world, for life.
"Mr. Vance... this is too much," I stammered, overwhelmed by the gesture.
"Major Reed," Vance said gently, looking down at my daughter, who was happily leaning against her aunt's shoulder. "You spent twelve years serving our country on combat evacuation crews. You saved the life of one of my finest captains. Giving you and your daughter the respect you earned is the least this company can do."
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Captain Hart stepped beside us, his arms crossed, a proud, satisfied smile on his face.
"Mission accomplished, Major," Daniel said softly.
