Chapter 7:
âIâm sorry, but I canât lend you my helicopter,â she said, realizing the elderly man needed medical care within an hour, or he might not make it.
Before the man could say anything, a young woman next to him, dressed in a fancy designer dress, interrupted with a mocking tone.
âYouâre just going to sit there and watch him die? What kind of heartless person are you? Canât you see how serious this elderly manâs condition is?â
âEnough, Lindsay,â Rhys Green snapped.
His irritation was clear as he shot a frosty look at Lindsay Morgan.
Harlee felt annoyed by Lindsayâs outburst.
However, understanding the seriousness of the situation, she pushed her frustration aside and explained, âMy helicopter doesnât have enough power to carry all the people and equipment you have onboard.
And its speed isnât enough. The elderly man wonât survive the journey.â
Rhysâs face went pale as he absorbed Harleeâs words.
He asked, âDo you have any idea to fix this situation?â
âWell, my helicopter has a top-of-the-line system. I could switch my operating system to your helicopter, but why should I help you?â Harleeâs eyes moved to Lindsay, and her meaning was unmistakable. She didnât mind lending a helping hand, but after Lindsayâs rude comments, she saw no reason to offer assistance.
Feeling the sting of Harleeâs gaze, Lindsay jumped to mock her.
âWhat are you staring at? If you know how to help, then get to it! Helping the Green family would be the best luck you ever had. Just the reward alone is remarkable, let alone the favorâ¦â
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Harleeâs stunning looks filled Lindsay with a sense of threat. Lindsay feared Harlee would catch Rhysâs attention, silently hoping Harlee would rub him the wrong way.
Harlee turned away in silence, clearly getting ready to leave. Seeing this, Rhys shot a glare at Lindsay and quickly stepped forward to stop Harlee.
âMiss, please excuse her rudeness. I sincerely apologize on her behalf. This is a matter of life and death. If you help us, Iâm willing to pay you ten million dollars.â
Harlee raised her eyebrows.
She had spent years working under an alias for the Gill family without charging and had barely saved any money. Now that she wanted to find her birth family, whom she had heard were struggling financially, Rhysâ offer could really help her out. Suppressing her annoyance, Harlee nodded.
âAlright, Iâll help.â
Rhysâ face visibly relaxed, and he quickly wrote a check for ten million dollars, handing it to Harlee. She took it and moved to her storage compartment to get her toolbox. With her high ponytail swinging behind her, Harlee expertly began taking apart her helicopterâs control panel. She calmly installed the new system into Rhysâ helicopter.
Her movements were quick and precise, showcasing her skill and experience.
Rhys couldnât take his eyes off her, his curiosity growing by the second. Lindsay noticed Rhys watching Harlee intently and felt jealousy flare within her. She hastily stepped forward and tried to grab the wrench from Harleeâs hand.
âDo you even know what youâre doing? If you break something, you wonât be able to afford the consequences! Are you just trying to steal something from us? Iâve seen people like you before, pretending to be skilled but only here to take advantage of us! Rhys, we canât trust her.
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