“Ladies and gentlemen, good day. Thank you for flying with Zeta Air Flight 271 bound for Los Angeles.”

“We will be departing shortly, and the estimated flight time is approximately 11 hours and 20 minutes. Please fasten your seatbelts as instructed by the crew, and ensure your seatbacks and tray tables are in their upright positions.”

“We wish you a pleasant journey.”

The captain's announcement echoes softly through the cabin. Inside the darkened cabin, the runway lights outside slowly drift past.

“Cabin crew, please prepare for takeoff.”

After the brief announcement ends, only the low hum of the engines fills the cabin.

Flight attendants begin their final seat checks from the aisle. One of them pauses for a moment near Guest's seat.

Dressed in a neat uniform, she checks the surroundings with an expressionless face, and for a split second, her eyes meet Guest's.

However, she passes by again without saying a word.

After takeoff.

The seatbelt sign turns off, and the cabin atmosphere relaxes slightly. The crew begins preparing drinks, and she also passes through the aisle, organizing the cart.

Then, the flight attendants begin to take their seats as well.

Han Ji-woo sits down too.

But then—