Chapter 274
Chapter 274:
She took a step back, forced a smile, and changed the topic. “Let’s stop talking about this. We should get going p>
Hearing this, Rupert returned to his usual cold and indifferent self. He nodded and said, “Let’s go p>
The two arrived at the airport. Annabel followed Rupert until they stopped in front of a jet.
“Is this yours?” Annabel surveyed the luxury jet in front of her.
Her grandfather had wanted to buy a jet for her as a birthday gift before, but she refused because she was afraid of heights.
“Mr. Benton, Miss Hewitt.” The captain and the flight attendant stood at the door and respectfully welcomed Rupert and Annabel.
“Go on.” Rupert held Annabel’s hand and helped her up the stairs to the jet.
Soon, the jet took off and headed into the clouds.
In the blink of an eye, they were flying high above the ground. Annabel sat beside Rupert, staring at the clouds through the window.
“What’s on your mind?” Rupert’s deep, magnetic voice suddenly sounded in Annabel’s ears.
“Nothing.” Annabel turned around and met Rupert’s inquisitive gaze. She cleared her throat and said quickly, “I was just wondering who our enemy is p>
“We will know when we arrive in France.” Rupert smiled. “Don’t think too much. Help yourself to some drinks. What would you like p>
“Orange juice,” Annabel said after thinking for a while.
Rupert called the stewardess over and said, “A glass of orange juice, please p>
“Okay, one moment.” The stewardess smiled at them and then headed to the back.
Five minutes later, the stewardess returned with a glass of orange juice and handed it to Annabel. “Here you go, Miss Hewitt p>
“Thank you.” Annabel took the glass of orange juice and was about to drink it when the jet suddenly lurched and dropped rapidly.
“Ah! Ah!” Annabel screamed in fear.
The lights in the jet went out, shrouding them in darkness.
The feeling of weightlessness made Annabel’s stomach churn, and the pitch darkness surrounding her made her deathly pale.
Traumatic memories flashed in her mind.
It was as though she had fallen into an abyss. It was dark all around, and she kept falling…
This feeling was so real that Annabel was convinced it was really happening.
Annabel tried to grab onto something, but there was nothing around her.
The overwhelming despair seemed to drown her.
“Help! Help me!” Annabel screamed in panic, her face pale and covered in sweat.
Rupert threw his arms around her tightly. “Annabel, what’s wrong? Are you okay p>
Rupert’s warm embrace gave Annabel some sense of relief. She hugged Rupert back and whimpered, “I’m so scared p>
“Don’t be afraid. It’s just turbulence.” Having Annabel’s arms wrapped around him, Rupert couldn’t help but smile.