Chapter 324
Chapter 324:
“Don’t be afraid. I’ll protect you.” Rupert squeezed her hand reassuringly, his deep-set eyes full of determination.
The situation was very critical now. Everyone waited tensely as Rupert calmly ordered the captain to lower the aircraft.
“That’s high enough.” Rupert took a look at the figures on the dashboard. The jet was flying at the perfect height and speed for parachuting.
And by now, the shaking of the jet had become even more violent.
Time was running out. The jet could explode any second now!
“Now!” The crew opened the cabin door. Looking out grimly, Rupert calmly directed the crew to jump with their parachutes one by one.
Soon, there were only the captain, Rupert, and Annabel left.
“Mr. Benton, Miss Hewitt, jump already!” The captain wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and set the jet to autopilot.
With knitted brows, Rupert grabbed the captain’s arm and said firmly, “You go first. Hurry up p>
The captain looked at Rupert, his eyes shining with gratitude. “Take care p>
As soon as he said this, the captain leaped out of the jet and disappeared from Annabel’s sight.
“Annabel, get ready.” Rupert tied the parachute to himself and Annabel. Then he wrapped his arms tightly around her, poised to jump.
“Rupert, I’m scared!” Annabel cried hysterically.
Seeing how the ground was tens of thousands of feet away, her face turned ghastly pale.
The fear paralyzed her.
“Close your eyes. I’ll count to three. We’ll jump together,” Rupert whispered in her ear.
Annabel looked into his deep eyes and felt an inexplicable sense of security. Finally, she squeezed her eyes shut, wrapped her arms around Rupert’s neck, and jumped into the air with him.
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“Ah!” The feeling of free-falling made Annabel’s mind go completely blank. She couldn’t help but scream at the top of her lungs.
“Annabel, just hang on. I’ll activate the parachute soon p>
Seconds later, the parachute opened.
Soon, the rope went taut and the sense of weightlessness finally disappeared. Annabel breathed a sigh of relief.
“It’s okay. We’re going to be safe.” Rupert’s deep, reassuring voice was like music to her ears.
When she opened her eyes, Annabel found herself immersed in a sea of clouds.
Still, she didn’t feel at ease.
“Rupert, are we about to die p>
“No,” he said firmly. Then he tightened his grip around her, as though he was holding the most precious thing in the world.
“Are you sure?” With her arms wrapped around his neck, Annabel buried her face in his chest. Gradually, she calmed down.