CHAPTER 88: CHAPTER 88: ELIAS WARNER: I’M NOT CLOSE WITH DR. WINTER

The fingers tightened.

"Captain Warner, please relax; otherwise, it will affect the blood pressure measurement. If your blood pressure is not normal, you won’t be able to fly!"

Annelise Winter’s pleasant voice came through, falling on Elias Warner’s ears.

Elias Warner frowned.

Yes, why did he think of her and let her affect his emotions?

She’s not worth it!

Only then did Elias Warner stabilize his emotions.

The final blood pressure check was normal, and Annelise Winter issued a qualified report, allowing Elias Warner to fly.

Finally, Elias Warner left the office.

Such a routine check, yet it felt like a century of trials for Annelise Winter.

"Elias!"

Elias Warner was still immersed in chaotic thoughts as he walked out of Annelise Winter’s office.

It wasn’t until someone called him that he came to his senses.

By then, the person had already approached him and put an arm around his shoulder.

Seeing Elias Warner’s cold face, he awkwardly withdrew his hand.

"Captain Warner!" Jayce Jennings awkwardly changed the address.

It wasn’t his first time meeting Elias Warner; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so bold to put his arm around his shoulder. They had flown together a few times.

Originally, he was the co-pilot, but now he’s been promoted, just like Elias Warner, both being captains.

He thought, having flown together a few times, they had become friends through adversity.

He remembered once during a flight, the weather was terrible, and he was scared out of his mind. Elias Warner astonished him with his calmness, successfully landing with proficient skills.

So, he believed they had gone through tough times together.

Seems like he overstepped just now.

People around were also sweating for Jayce Jennings. Captain Warner always disliked others getting close, regardless of gender.

Jayce Jennings almost forgot the purpose of his visit out of fear of Elias Warner’s presence.

Apart from the routine check, there was something else he wanted to clarify.

"Cap... Captain Warner, I have something to ask you. That... the Dr. Winter inside, do you know Annelise Winter? What’s your relationship? Everyone’s saying you have a special relationship, is that true?"

He gathered his courage and blurted out all his questions at once.

He feared seeing Elias Warner’s cold face again would frighten him into silence.

"Not close!"

Elias Warner responded indifferently, continuing to walk forward.

His face was expressionless, as if he barely knew Annelise Winter, just a stranger.

"Really?" Jayce Jennings was delighted, elongating his voice and calling out to Elias Warner’s departing back: "Since Annelise Winter has no relation to you, Captain Warner, I can confidently pursue her!"

Jayce Jennings clenched his fist, cheering for himself!

Luckily, there was nothing between Elias Warner and Annelise Winter. When he first saw her, he thought, how could a woman be this beautiful.

Upon hearing Jayce Jennings saying he was going to pursue Annelise Winter boldly, Elias Warner’s face hardened, he paused his step, clenched his fist again, and walked forward.

Probably everyone’s attention was on the jubilant Jayce Jennings; nobody noticed the change in Elias Warner’s expression.

"Wait for me, Captain Warner, we’re flying together this time!"

When Jayce Jennings came to his senses, he realized Elias Warner had already gone off far.

He almost forgot to tell Elias Warner that the company’s assignment was for both he and Elias Warner to fly together this time.

The route was still to Breslin.

Ten minutes later.

On the airport tarmac, the aircraft had closed its doors, received ground clearance, and was prepared for a safe takeoff.

Guided by the tarmac and tower, it proceeded along the taxiway to the runway, waiting.

The frequency transmitted the tower control’s command: "KE132, ground wind 030, 4m/s, runway 10R cleared for takeoff."

"10R cleared for takeoff, KE132."

After repeating, Elias Warner began the takeoff operation.

He released the parking brake, pushed the throttle, sped up on runway KE132, the engine roaring, quickly reaching a VR speed of 140 knots.

Holding the control stick, he calmly lifted the wheels, the nose pulled up, the plane soaring like an eagle into the sky.

From the office, Annelise Winter already saw the plane Elias Warner was on taking off.

Her mood plummeted.

Complex beyond complex.

This time, Elias Warner’s destination was again Breslin.

The Airline had changed his destination several times, but he ultimately rejected them.

The flight had also been replaced with other captains.

He had flown to Breslin several times already.

This made Annelise Winter feel very uneasy, thinking she must quickly bring Luna back to the country, it couldn’t be delayed any longer.

Annelise Winter continued her work, but the noise outside broke the calm.

A woman, about sixty years old, adorned with jewels all over her head and body.

Dressed in a multicolored embroidered robe, she looked like a peacock flaunting its feathers, exuding a nouveau riche aura.

"Annelise, you shameless woman, get out here!"

The old lady, taking quick small steps, rushed straight toward Annelise Winter’s office.

Obviously, she had inquired beforehand.

Annelise Winter frowned.

She seemed to have offended no one, let alone someone of this age.

The Airline hadn’t been so lively for a long time; everyone came out to watch the commotion, and the entire corridor was instantly packed with people.

Tina Yates, the stewardess who previously had a conflict with Annelise Winter at a restaurant, had been seeking a chance to retaliate because she felt humiliated. Now she was watching from the shadows.

When the old lady entered The Airline, Tina noticed her. Upon learning she was looking for Annelise Winter, Tina immediately told her where Annelise Winter’s office was.

Just now, she clearly understood the conversation between Elias Warner and Jayce Jennings, confirming there was indeed nothing between Annelise Winter and Elias Warner.

She felt even more reassured in doing all this.

June Winter, being her close friend, had long been dissatisfied with Annelise Winter; this time, it’s also to help June teach Annelise a lesson.

Tina Yates smiled and squeezed into the crowd to watch the spectacle.

"I am Annelise Winter, who might you be? This is a workplace, please take your issues up after hours!"

The old lady, with a sharp face and sour look, had her hands on her hips, seeming hard to deal with.

But Annelise Winter wasn’t afraid.

"You’re Annelise Winter?"

The old lady scrutinized Annelise, snorting coldly: "You certainly have the face of a seductress. Last night, my son was severely injured protecting you, now still fighting for his life in the hospital. Yet, you’re here at work as if nothing happened? Do you have any conscience at all?"

The crowd started speculating.

"Could Annelise have flirted with someone, causing trouble? Someone stood up for her and got hurt, and now she just walks away? Truly no conscience!"

"Yeah, it was said she was unfaithful, flirting all over The Airline!"

"You’re coming back with me now to take care of my son and you must marry him!"

"Your son? May I ask, what is your son’s name?"

Annelise Winter frowned, when had she been saved by someone? Except for yesterday, when Wayne Young harassed her, and Elias Warner saved her.

"What? My son Wayne Young, dare you say you don’t know him, you were set on a blind date just yesterday at room 220 of The Kellington Hotel!"