Chapter 218
Besides, I don't want to, nor will I, allow them to live. After all, their recent schemes involve recruiting children to scam other families, which I can’t tolerate." While saying that, Shevin boldly looked into Darius’ eyes. "I believe you're also aware of these things. Otherwise, you wouldn't have acted against them."
Darius’ gaze bore into him as he nodded. "I've said many things to you today, and it's significantly more than my usual conversations with my secretary. Among everything we discussed, your last assumption is the most accurate. It's what I like to hear. Thus, from this point on until the plane lands, I want you to shut up unless you're uttering facts. That way, I might stay in a good mood and allow you to leave this plane alive."
Meanwhile, the captain had been on the ground in the row ahead, his fingers roaming over Kate's head.
After Shelvin and Darius’ conversation dwindled, the captain meekly reported to Darius, "Kate's not doing so good. She has suffered trauma to her head, but I'm unqualified to give her a proper diagnosis or treat her. I'll need to make an in-flight announcement to see if we have a doctor on board. I hope this matter won't affect your mood, sir."
Darius found the captain, who stared at him timidly, amusing as it was not his intention to be frightening. Plus, he did not think he was a scary person. Nevertheless, he kept silent, shut his eyes, and nodded.
Seeing the former behave like usual, the captain heaved a sigh of relief and patted his chest while leaving to make the announcement.
Darius massaged his temples. Suddenly, he changed his mind when the captain was about to depart the first-class cabin. He called out, "Wait."
The captain halted in his step.
While he feared Darius, he was equally terrified of his ruthless boss, Kate's father, William Anderson.
Kate was William's only daughter. Although William had many lovers, no one could deny he deeply cared for and loved Kate.
That was why the captain stiffened, unable to relax or return his hands to his sides. He stood frozen on the spot, visualizing how he would get fired after all this was over. It was also then that he snapped out of that thought, realizing there was no guarantee he could leave the company alive if he were to upset William. Hence, he exhaled shakily, his arms flopping limply against hissides as he turned to Darius. "Sir, is there anything else you need? Kate's situation is pretty urgent."
Darius could tell the former was nervous, so he did not respond rudely. Instead, he stood and pointed at Kate, stating, "There's no need for the announcement. I have my ways of resolving this matter."
The captain was taken aback, his eyes widening at Darius while his jaw fell open. All words failed him in that instant. While he pondered how to react, he saw Darius approach Kate and knelt to rest a hand on her head.
It looked like a scene straight out of a romance movie if not for Darius touching Kate's wound. Seeing that, the guard could not stand by and watch. He yelled, "Please let go of Kate, Darius! Everyone on this plane might not survive if anything happens to her."
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