Cordy and Patrick were surprised by what Sean said, since they presumed that they would be leaving by cable car.
Naturally, there was a 60% chance there would not be cable cars available, and they could not tell if the cable cars were still operating.
The only options in that case would be hiking off the mountain or staying the night on the mountain.
It never crossed their mind that Sean would directly arrange for a helicopter to take them home, and the arrangement was undoubtedly better.
They came here on a while without bringing clothes or anything else to stay the night. Suddenly staying was naturally a little uncomfortable.
Moreover, it was very cold at this hour even with cable cars, and frosting might occur on the cables.
And if they walk on foot, their legs might give up before they do.
On the other hand, a helicopter would afford them yet another admiration of the mountains' beauty and the infinite vastness of the horizon.
Cordy actually wondered if she did not know Sean as well as she thought—he was definitely not as stiff as he usually looked.
Who knew, there might be a spot of romance hidden in the depths of his heart, even if it felt weird to describe him with that word.
But whatever.
Cordy decided she could just enjoy Sean's arrangements for the time being.
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The helicopter landed at a spa resort at the foot of the mountain, and when the stewards led them to the private pool, Patrick realized that Sean really did bring him to a spa as suggested.
Did Sean just change out of the blue? Was Sean not constantly at odds with him?!
"Don't give yourself too much credit," Sean said icily then. "This is mainly for Cordy and Dicky. They need to relax after running around with you for an entire day."
Patrick rolled his eyes at Sean—he was not emotional.
The spa was cordoned by genres, so Richard was tagging along with Patrick and Sean.
"Do we have to go in naked?" Patrick asked one of the staff just then.
"Yes, sir," the staff member replied respectfully. "It helps your whole body relax. But don't worry—it is plenty safe here since you won't be disturbed. After you're done, we will also provide a full body massage."
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