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69|Attempt to Survive
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[Sinclair]I followed Darcy with my eyes as the medics took her to one of the empty exam rooms. Another team took me to the room beside it. They checked my condition. As expected, my legs, thighs, and back were bruised from the impact of the water surface.The helicopter was too far from the river, but we had no choice. It was better to be injured than to die in vain. Scott, Neil, and the pilot were safe. That was my only priority. The insurance would help repair or replace the helicopter. So, the company didn't lose much.I suspected two major groups did it: Joaquin and Giovanni. Joaquin wasn't a coward. I wouldn't be surprised if he dared to challenge me after the incident at his house. The family was everything to him. He would protect them at all costs.Giovanni hated me because of a misunderstanding. He didn't want to hear my explanation and believed his men's confession. Unfortunately, I had no evidence to corroborate my statement. Therefore, he chose to believe his confidant.“
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The Mafia's Frozen Bride 69|Attempt to Survive
The turbulence inside the helicopter was getting more intense. I refrained from screaming as the four men tried to remain calm. I gripped Sinclair's hand and the seat tightly.“Can we land on the helipad?” Sinclair asked.“I'm not sure because I can't control the chopper,” the pilot said.“It's best to put on a life vest now. We're on the water,” Sinclair suggested.“Can you fly lower? We can jump when we're near water,” Neil said.“I'll try,” the pilot answered.The man was talking to someone over the communication system. Sinclair told me to get my life jacket from under my seat. I complied. I let go of his hand before taking it. Remembering the flight attendant's instructions, I put on the jacket.My heart was beating fast as the helicopter spiraled out of control. The pilot told the people on the other side about the engine and all the details. They helped him by giving instructions on how to solve the problem.My stomach felt queasy because we had just eaten lunch. My head was sp
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Olivia secretly sent photos and videos of Keane at night. We didn't talk or text because I didn't want to make it difficult for her. Bridget forbade me to see my son. She must have forbidden the nanny to have anything to do with me.“Why are you holding the phone? Where's Olivia?” I asked worriedly.“I caught this damn nanny sending pictures and videos of Keane to you. How dare you tell her to do that!” Bridget accused.I closed my eyes and took a deep breath to calm myself. Olivia couldn't get in trouble for secretly sending that message to me. I didn't want Bridget to fire and replace her with someone I didn't know.“Keane is my son, Bridget. I have a right to—” I said.“Keane doesn't have a stripper mom!” she screeched. “Stop bothering my grandson! I don't want you messing up Channing's good name. Enough, Darcy!”Bridget disconnected the phone just like that. My chest ached at the accusation. No, it didn't. It wasn't an accusation but a fact. I was a dancer, but I never performed n
