Chapter 62

Elias’s anger surged like a tidal wave, engulfing him. Driven by fury, he steered his battered sports car directly at James’s Hummer, abandoning all thought of self-preservation.

The collision erupted in a blaze of metal and fury. Elias’s body jolted forward, then snapped back, his elbow slamming against the car door. A sharp pain contorted his face, and he realized his left arm was probably injured.

Beside the Hummer, James seemed unconcerned about the new dents and scrapes marring his vehicle. He smirked at Elias, arrogance and disdain etched on his face. “Ants shaking a tree,” he sneered. “Overestimating your abilities.”

He sped away, leaving Elias simmering in frustration. Elias’s clenched fist struck the steering wheel, only to be met with renewed pain.

Elias called Lukas from the ambulance. His grievances poured forth. “Lukas, you can’t believe how insufferably arrogant that bastard is! He flipped me off and admitted it was deliberate. I’m furious! Once I’m out of here, I’m going to wipe the floor with him!”

Lukas’s tone remained nonchalant. “You’re quite the spectacle. You managed to hurt only yourself.”

Elias retorted, “He provoked me! He rammed into me first! It’s all because we stole your designer last night. He’s itching for a fight!”

Exasperation tinged Lukas’s voice. “Enough with the absurdity. Why crash your sports car into his Hummer? Did you leave your brain at home? If you really want to get at him, try a tank next time; just run him over.”

A chuckle escaped Elias, dispelling his sulk. “You’ve got a point. I’ll consider a tank for our next encounter.”

Unspoken Farewell at 30,000 Feet (12.7%)

After the call, Lukas went to the hospital. Meanwhile, in Ava’s room, I found her peacefully asleep. I decided to go out for a moment to buy necessities.

East of Rivers Health Medical Center was a supermarket, accessible through a narrow alley. I was considering how to tell Cole about Ava’s hospitalization when I heard agitated voices from the alley.

“Drag him over quickly! Keep it quiet! I want him beaten to a pulp!”

This was followed by the sounds of blows and enraged curses. “You hypocrite, playing the saint? Today, I’ll strip away that facade, you bastard!”

My brow furrowed. The scene was clear. I quickly activated a prerecorded police siren sound on my phone and dialed 911. Clutching my phone, I sprinted toward the alley, shouting, “The police are coming!”

The aggressors’ hurried footsteps and frantic whispers followed: “Quit it, let’s go, the cops are coming!” “Hurry, the police sirens are just outside!”

As I approached, the sound of their escape faded. I cautiously approached the scene and found a figure struggling in a sack on the ground. I quickly untied it, revealing an unexpected face.

I’d never expected such handsomeness. I’d thought calling a man “a piece of God’s art” was an exaggeration, but seeing this man proved me wrong. Unlike Lukas’s intense allure, this man had a different kind of charm. My senses were momentarily captivated.

Only when he politely asked, “Did you sound the alarm, Miss?” did I return to reality. I helped him up. “We should leave, just in case they return.”

We hurried out, exchanging relieved sighs on the main street. I noticed his facial injuries. Concerned, I asked, “Are you all right?”

He shook his head, smiling. “It’s nothing serious, just a few scrapes. I haven’t introduced myself. I’m Anthony. Thank you for your help.”

Without my intervention, things could have been far worse. The name struck me. Anthony? Then, it hit me. My eyes widened. “You’re the director of Rivers Health Medical Center?”

Anthony looked surprised. “You recognize me?”

Unspoken Farewell at 30,000 Feet

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• Consistency: Corrected inconsistent spelling of Elias/Ellas.
• Grammar: Fixed grammatical errors (e.g., subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, sentence structure).
• Punctuation: Improved punctuation for clarity and flow.
• Word Choice: Replaced some words for stronger impact and better style (e.g., "beleaguered" with "battered").
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• Clarity: Clarified ambiguous phrasing.
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