Chapter 16 So She Can Really Fly Lena dragged Chloe along to the aviation expo . Since she'd been in the special forces and had a background in the Air Force , Chloe naturally had an interest in the aviation expo . Several major private airlines from across the country participated in the expo . It attracted not only business representatives from companies of all sizes but also many aerospace enthusiasts . Some parents even brought their children to explore the exhibition . As soon as they arrived , Lena busied herself looking for upstream suppliers , searching for business opportunities . Chloe was happy to explore on her own . Seeing a family of four in the distance , Chloe felt her eyes well up . When she was a child , Jenna and Walter had held her hand and Daniel's as they toured exhibitions . Back then , the four of them had been truly happy . Now ... only she and Daniel remained . She couldn't help but wonder where Daniel might be . No matter what , she was determined to find him . She believed he was still alive . " Do you like children , Ms. Quall ? " A familiar voice suddenly sounded at her ear . She turned and saw Brian standing beside her , as if he had been there all along . " Mr. Steele ? " She was momentarily stunned . Looking around , she noticed there were no bodyguards nearby - it seemed he had come to the expo by himself . " What are you looking at ? " he asked . " Where are your bodyguards ? " Chloe asked curiously . " If they were with me , it would attract too much attention . I had them remain in the shadows , " Brian said . Chloe scanned the crowd , wondering how many of the Steele family's bodyguards were blending in around them . " Are you here alone , Ms. Quall ? " Brian asked . " I came with a friend , but she's busy with something else now , " Chloe replied . " Then how about we explore together ? " Brian suggested . Though phrased as a request , it sounded more like a command . Chloe nodded casually . She had no reason to offend Brian over something so trivial . As they explored the expo together , Chloe realized Brian's knowledge of aerospace was truly impressive , far beyond that of the average person . He could even explain many topics using professional terminology Chapter 16 So She Can Really Fly and principles . 2/4 Their conversation ranged from airplanes to drones and even touched on some rare , out - of - print books . Chloe found that no matter what topic came up , Brian could effortlessly continue the discussion . Talking with him was not only interesting but also sparked new ideas and inspiration for her . If William hadn't arrived to say it was time for him to meet with government officials , they likely would have continued talking much longer . After parting ways with Brian , Chloe intended to continue exploring the expo alone , but she unexpectedly saw Curtis and a few of his friends walking toward her . Chloe frowned , planning to ignore them and avoid a confrontation . Unfortunately , Luke spotted her first and walked over , sneering . " Chloe , you're at the aviation expo ? Do you even understand anything here ? " The others followed , clearly waiting for a chance to watch a spectacle unfold . Chloe replied coldly , " Just because I don't understand something , does that mean I can't come ? Or does this aviation expo have some kind of entry requirement - like a certificate ? By the way , Mr. Hayes , do you have any certificates in aerospace ? " Luke's expression froze for a moment before he sneered . " Well , well , look who's got a sharp tongue ! What's the matter ? Trying to be like Sonya , coming to the aviation expo to boost your knowledge , thinking Curtis will start looking at you differently ? " Do you even realize how ridiculous you look ? Sonya actually knows how to fly a plane ! And you ? Can you even drive a tractor ? " Curtis ' friends burst into laughter , all of them looking down on Chloe . Chloe's expression remained calm as she retorted , " So what if she can fly a plane ? What's the big deal ? " Luke laughed even louder . " Chloe , you really don't understand anything , do you ? You actually have the nerve to say something that stupid . Do you think flying a plane is as easy as driving a tractor ? " " Exactly , Chloe . Stop comparing yourself to Sonya . You're just making yourself look foolish . " Chloe's expression remained cold . " I don't think Sonya is that remarkable , and I don't think being able to fly a plane is a big deal . " Curtis ' face darkened . " Chloe , everyone is just stating the facts . Sonya is the first female captain at AeroQuest Airlines . You don't need to say things like that out of jealousy. " Jealousy ? She found the idea laughable . Curtis actually thought she was jealous . At this point , she no longer felt any jealousy toward Sonya , since she'd completely stopped caring about Chapter 16 So She Can Really Fly 3/4 Just then , Chloe's phone rang . Seeing that it was Lena calling , she stepped aside to answer . Behind her , Curtis ' friends continued their jeers . " Chloe , one of our partner companies has a pilot who is suddenly not feeling well and can't perform in the upcoming flight demonstration , and we can't find a replacement in time . Would you be willing to step in and perform ? " Lena asked anxiously over the phone . This demonstration was a joint promotion between Skyline Tech and the partner company , so it was understandable that she was worried . Chloe paused for a moment . " What aircraft ? " " Zivko Edge 540 , " Lena replied . " I can do it , " Chloe said . She was familiar with that model , so performing a brief demonstration shouldn't be a problem . " Great ! " Lena sighed in relief . " Then come over here as soon as you can . " After hanging up , she sent Chloe the location for the flight demonstration . It was a large open space behind the exhibition hall . As soon as Lena spotted her , she hurried over . " You should get on the plane first and familiarize yourself with it . " " Okay , " Chloe replied . Just as Chloe was about to board the plane , Curtis rushed over and grabbed her . " Chloe , what are you doing ? You can't just get on a plane like this ! " He'd seen Chloe leave silently after taking the call and followed her , but he hadn't expected her to actually plan to board the plane . ཙ ཚལ ོ ༠༤ ོ " It's my idea for Chloe to fly ! " Lena said . " But you , Curtis , what exactly are you trying to do ? " Curtis frowned . " Chloe , are you trying to fly the plane just out of jealousy toward Sonya ? Do you even know how to handle the plane ? You'd better get down from it right now ! " " Curtis , let go ! I've never thought Sonya is someone worth being jealous of ! " Chloe said coldly . Seeing Curtis still holding her hand tightly , she forcefully shook him off and closed the cockpit canopy . Lena pulled Curtis aside . " You don't actually think Sonya is the only woman in the world who can fly a plane , do you ? Stop saying Chloe's jealous of Sonya . So what if Sonya can fly a plane ? What's there to be jealous of ? " Curtis glared at Lena . " What are you trying to say ? Chloe can fly a plane ? Does she even understand all the buttons in the cockpit ? " " You'll see soon enough whether she can , " Lena said , rolling her eyes as if he were an idiot . Within moments , the plane's engine roared to life . Chapter 16 So She Can Really Fly 4/4 Curtis ' eyes widened in disbelief as he stared through the transparent cockpit canopy . Chloe sat in the pilot's seat , wearing protective goggles , staring straight ahead with calm determination . And the plane , firmly under her control , began rolling down the runway and then soared into the clear blue sky . Curtis ' pupils constricted as he tilted his head back , staring at the plane above . Chloe could really fly a plane ! Claim Bonus For Free Every Day >>