“Thirty years,” he replied proudly.

Then she asked how many passengers he had treated the same way—judging them by appearance, dismissing them because they didn’t “look important.”

He had no answer.

Elena explained that what disturbed her most wasn’t his arrogance—but how naturally he assumed she deserved less respect simply because she wasn’t dressed in wealth.

Marcos suggested leniency, fearing operational issues if Alejandro were dismissed.

But Elena had already made her decision.

She would not fire him.

Instead, he would undergo mandatory training on respect and equality—and formally apologize.

Relieved, Alejandro agreed immediately.

But there was one more consequence.

Victoria would no longer receive free flights. If she wanted to travel, she would pay like any other passenger—and any future misconduct would result in a ban.

The flight departed 40 minutes late, but no one complained.

Passengers had just witnessed something unforgettable.

Victoria sat in the seat she had fought for—but now it brought her no satisfaction. Her confidence had turned into embarrassment.

Elena, meanwhile, moved to another seat by choice and quietly returned to her book, as if nothing had happened.

During the flight, Marcos apologized to her, but Elena explained that this was exactly why she traveled anonymously—to see how ordinary people were treated.