Unaccounted For

Capital's Airport

Private jets lined up inside the hangar where a jet or two belonged to affluent families in the Capital. The jets that were parked outside glistened under the sunlight as it radiated the clear blue skies above.

Most of the time, a captain and a pair of flight attendants were enough when a jet was used but today was different. They needed a cabin crew to cater to not one but three prominent madams of the Capital.

The winter chill was still in the air, especially in the early mornings where the sun's warmth and sunshine were not yet at its best. It was the second time of the day that the captain had to wait outside the hangar to welcome his passengers but it didn't matter. These ladies pay, and they pay better than their husbands.

When the Huang ladies arrived, they were ushered inside the hangar and were led towards an air-conditioned room on the left side of the facility.

The cabin crew was all smiles, today was a favorable day for them. This was a last-minute call from their agency and most of them were fortunate to be on their day off. To serve these ladies is a great honor...or horror if you make a rookie mistake but since only veteran flight attendants who attended the British Butler Institute were allowed to serve them, hence there were only a few blips - that would not exceed the fingers on one's hands - that was known.

Rumors afloat that some flight attendants were pirated by these rich madams to be their personal assistants because of their vast knowledge ranging from fashion to cosmetics and of course, their top-notch service.

Because even though they regularly went on shopping trips to different parts of the world, they would still be accompanied by their own stylists to keep their wardrobes up with the latest trends but have their own fashion sense as well.

That was why this was the best opportunity for the creme of the crop flight attendants to step up on their A-game and leave an impression on their masters.

"My, my. So that's why the captain has to go back outside. Look at these beauties! Come here and give this grandma a kiss!" A croaky voice yet pleasant to the ears welcomed the Huang ladies.

"Ah Ma!" The twin tee-heed in unison, it was an excited but controlled delight in seeing their grandma. The Huang ladies each paid their respects to the Sai Matriarch and Madam.

The crew at the back of the line glanced at each other and took notice of the younger ladies' demeanor. It was clearly their first time meeting such opulent ladies that they could not help but take note of every inch of their hair.

The Sai Matriarch and Madam welcomed the Huang ladies. They were seated on a corner and were served with tea and pastries.

They were informed of the last-minute change in the manifest last night that's why they didn't mind waiting for a little. Apparently, the Huang ladies decided to go for a quick spree in Hong Kong last night.

"Omo, Matriarch Sai, what a pleasant surprise." Auntie Lala covered her mouth as she pretended to be surprised with the Sai madams' presence.

"My, my, stop the pretenses, Yiu Lala. We all know you are the mastermind behind all these," Matriarch Sai called her out on her shamelessness.

Yui Lala might look easy-going on the outside but a person like her who could hold a tight leash on somebody like Senator Travis was someone to put your guards up against and everybody knows it yet nobody dared speak up except for Matriarch Sai.

The Yiu and Sai Family had been friends since time immemorial, yet their families never entered any marriage talks in the fear of severing ties with each other once a marriage falls out because of the long-standing reputation of Sai men's womanizing.

"Omo, meimei! What's with the long face? It's too early for that," said Auntie Lala.

"How about you tell Madam Wan's neighbor to send my husband back home instead of making a last-minute call to borrow his jet?" Madam Sai retorted.

"Omo omo omo I'm doing you a favor, meimei! We're using his jet to add more mileage to it! I'm sure its value goes down the farther we go and that mistress will have nothing to profit from it. How about we go to Paris instead? Hahahaha!" Auntie Lala's insidious laugh raised the hairs on the back of the onlookers' necks.

That was not a suggestion. That was a warning to Madam Sai not to push her around.

Because in high society, Yiu Lala was the alpha she-wolf.

Matriarch Sai cleared her throat, she would definitely send this daughter-in-law back to her family to be schooled again. This was the reason why her husband never came home; her tongue as sharp as a Gyuto was enough to push him away.

The flight purser moved forward and called the ladies' attention. The pilot sent a go signal for them to board the private jet.

Once the jet successfully took off and was steady up in the air, the pilot's sexy voice echoed in the jet's cabin.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome to Flight Number 123, non-stop from the Capital to Hong Kong. The weather ahead is good and therefore, we should have a smooth and uneventful flight. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the rest of our flight."

On cue, each passenger was serviced with their own flight attendant and Auntie Lala sang praises over her own. She looked at her nameplate one last time and called the flight purser thereafter.

"Tell Chaste she's coming with me later," Auntie Lala whispered. The flight purser smiled and nodded her head, proud at one of her baby's achievements.

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Hong Kong International Airport

It was rather a quick plane ride to Hong Kong. Flight attendant Chaste has already changed from her uniform into a chic outfit. She trailed behind Auntie Lala as she descended the plane.

The group was on their way out of the Hong Kong VIP Hangar when a security personnel walked up to them.

"Huang Family?"

"Omo, that's us." Auntie Lala raised her hand up with her sunglasses that swiped on her shoulder.

The security personnel nodded to Auntie Lala then he continued, "I'm afraid you have to go back to the Capital ASAP."

"What happened this time?" Janna spoke up after almost half a day of silence.

"There has been an accident in the Olympic Village Harbor… and Jenny Huang is still unaccounted for."

Edited by Swaning