Nathan walked to the balcony and called Colin Dunne. "Order the plane that had just taken off to the East to return to Channing Airport!"
"Yes, General!"
"And get two jets to escort that plane! My daughter must return safely!"
"I understand," Colin replied.
A few minutes later, the plane that was heading for the East received an order at the highest levekDo not notify the passengers, and head back to Channing International Airport.
Simultaneously, two fighter jets of the latest model took off from the Air Force base.
Denise looked at Queenie who was still sleeping in her arms and smiled. The plane would reach the East in a couple of hours and her mission would be a success.
Since the East belonged to the Griffins and Jacksons, there was no way Nathan nor the Smiths could refuse the marriage proposal.
With Queenie promised to the Jacksons, they could use the chance to turn the Smiths into their puppet.
That would be the stepping stone for the Jacksons to spread their influence into the South.
The thought of the Griffins replacing the Schulz excited Denise.
The more she thought of how she had called off the engagement after finding out Nathan was banished from his family, the more she believed she'd made the right choice.
Without the Crosses supporting him, Nathan was a nobody. After years of not being in contact with him, he was now married to the Smiths, a small family in Channing.
Just as Denise was satisfied with her life choices, she faintly heard something roaring.
What followed were the screams of excitement from other passengers.
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