Chapter 145

SLOANE

"No."

I exhale sharply, shutting the laptop with more force than necessary.

The hum of the private jet’s engines feels too loud, or maybe it’s just the throbbing in my temples.

Vance’s stubborn face flashes in my mind again—jaw set, eyes hard.

Like I was the one betraying him.

I press my forehead against the cool window, watching the clouds blur below.

Pride. Always his damn pride.

Maybe th