Chapter 29

• Lila
• The plane engines hummed steadily as we took off, lifting into the sky, and I glanced over at Emerson. He sat beside me, eyes closed, fingers drumming lightly on the armrest, exuding his usual calm but distant demeanor. I’d spent the past few days meticulously preparing for this trip, knowing this was my chance to execute my plan, and here I was, sitting next to him, the moment finally arriving.
• “Excited for the trip?” I asked, keeping my tone light and conversational.