Marcus stood up and turned his attention back to Richard Bennett, who was still frozen in 2B, his newspaper discarded on the floor by his expensive shoes.
“As for you, Mr. Bennett,” Marcus said, his voice dropping into a register of utter finality. “You will not be flying with this carrier tonight, or on any partner airline.”
Richard looked up, pale and desperate.
“Please, Mr. Coleman. Think of the market impact. If Bennett Strategic is banned from international transport partners, our stock will collapse.”
“You should have considered your market impact before you told a child she didn’t belong in a seat she earned,” Marcus said smoothly. “Actions have structural consequences.”
Vance motioned to the airport security officers waiting outside.
“Mr. Bennett, gather your belongings. Your boarding privileges have been formally revoked under federal non-compliance regulations.”
Richard didn’t argue. He knew that any resistance would result in physical handcuffs.
