“There are more professional teams out there—I trust them a thousand times over.”
But the truth was, no one was more capable than me.
I was the only pilot who could pierce through that storm.
And now, I was grounded.
Every minute wasted meant more lives lost.
Including Jason’s own family.
Through clenched teeth, I told him, “Without me, they are doomed.”
Jason burst into laughter.
“Emily Carter, you’re not just delusional—you’re insane.”
Jason stopped speaking to me altogether, pouring all his attention into flirting with his childhood sweetheart.
“Chloe, don’t waste your breath on that lunatic. Hurry to the island—I’ve been waiting forever.”
Chloe Adams pouted sweetly over the phone.
“Alright, I’ll finish things here and come right over.”
“If it weren’t for this annoying woman, we’d already be splashing in the waves together.”
Once the call ended, I knew there was no way I’d be flying this helicopter today.
I turned to leave, planning to grab a cab to headquarters and use another aircraft for the mission.
But Chloe ordered her people to seize me, pinning me against the rough pavement.
Gravel tore into my face, leaving bloody scrapes.
From the helicopter steps, Chloe looked down at me with disdain.