Chapter 57. Breathe

Lake POV

Ten minutes to take off, and I was already buckled up on the jet when my phone notified me that someone had broken into my safe. I opened the app, and my wife’s face showed on the hidden camera inside the safe.

“What the hell is she doing?” I trusted her, and she was not the kind of person who stole some cash from me, knowing that she had cards with her. Something was wrong. “OB?”

“Yes, boss.” He quickly came to me.

“Tell the captain to cancel the flight.”

“Why, what’s wrong?”

“Maverick is in trouble.” My heart raced so fast as I unbuckled and rose from the seat. “Call Homer. I need to talk to him. It’s urgent.” I grabbed my hand-carry and dialed Linden.

Owen went to the cockpit to inform the captain.

“I need backup. Trace my car and tell them to follow me.”

“What’s wrong?” he asked in urgency.

“I’m about to find out, but this is not good. I’ll call you back.” I hang up the call.

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