All Chapters of No Turning Back After the Calm: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

"Mr. Crowley, according to protocol, this luggage needs to go through security and be registered," one of my crew members reminded him politely.Edward Crowley frowned and snapped, "Inside this luggage are gifts from Cindy, so there shouldn't be a problem. Just put it under my name and save yourself the time.""I've had proper training, and I know the rules. There's no way I'd make a mistake about something like this," Cindy Austin said sweetly beside him.The flight attendant let out a soft chuckle but said nothing, still refusing to let it pass.Nearby, the other crew members whispered, "She doesn't know the rules! She failed the training three times, and if Jade hadn't pulled strings to get her a retake, she wouldn't be here at all. Nonetheless, she still failed that retake."Upon hearing this, Cindy's expression sank immediately."That's only because Jade purposely made things hard for her!" Edward defended her angrily. "I should've filed an appeal long ago! Cindy's amazing.

Chapter 2

"The same goes to them! All of you are done flying!"The attendants' expressions fell instantly. A few were ready to stand up for me, but I silenced them with a glance. At that moment, the intercom crackled with the dispatcher's voice. "The pre-flight checks are completed. Cabin crew, please be prepared. Boarding will begin shortly."Upon hearing this, Edward gave a cold snort. "I couldn't care less about missing one flight. But after this, don't even dream of boarding my plane again. So choose wisely."I pushed down the storm rising in my chest and answered quietly, "I understand."At the same time, I shot a look at my aide, and she caught on instantly and nodded.Since Edward had a death wish, I wouldn't save him this time.…Cindy continued to cause trouble even after boarding."I haven't worn a flight attendant uniform since my training days," she said, clinging to Edward's arm with a bright smile. "I want to put one on today for the experience and be your attendant.""W

Chapter 3

Cindy instantly put on the look of a victim. Her voice turned soft and pitiful. "Is this how you treat your passengers? I'll be filing a complaint against all of you. I've had training before, and I know too many complaints can ground you for good."I drew a deep breath, forcing my anger back down. Then, I slowly bent into a half-squat before her. With the wine glass in hand, I wore the perfect professional smile and spoke evenly. "Of course, ma'am. We'll serve you."Cindy's face brightened like she'd just won a glorious battle. She let out a shrill peal of laughter. "During training, you kept telling me I wasn't fit and didn't meet the standards. But looking at you now, I realize you fit the job better than I do."She suddenly leaned forward. Her gaze was sharp, and her grin dripped with scorn as she spat, "You're only fit to kneel and serve me!"My fingers tightened on the glass, and I was about to respond, but she moved faster."Oh my! I'm sorry. My hand slipped."The wine s

Chapter 4

Memories of when we first took the entrance exam for flight school surfaced in my head. I still remembered Edward scribbling in his flight log and sneaking smiles at me in the training room. But after he became captain, all he seemed to care about was his career and his gains.It was like I had become nothing more than an obstacle to his dream. I always believed others had misled him into hating me, but today, I realized the kindness he once showed me was never truly mine.After a long time, the door finally opened. Cindy walked out with flushed cheeks and weak legs but acted nonchalantly. "Excuse me, I need to freshen up in the restroom."When she walked by, her face carried the smugness of a victor. I looked toward the cockpit and saw Edward fastening the buttons of his uniform with practiced ease. There was no hint of shame on his face, only satisfaction. …Wrecked with heartache, I endured it until the plane touched down. I stood at the cabin door, overseeing the passen

Chapter 5

"That's impossible! I'm being framed!" Edward roared and thrashed desperately against their grip. "I'm a qualified captain! You can't treat me like this!"The inspector's expression remained stern. "Since you're in authority, you should know better. Every time you abandoned your post or violated regulations, the airline logged it. And with a crew member's cooperation, we've already confirmed the presence of contraband in this cabin." Then, he waved his hand at the security officials. "Take them away."Cindy instantly panicked. She screamed and lunged toward Edward. "I don't know anything! I'm Edward's girlfriend, and he's the one who told me to bring that suitcase. I never touched it!"The inspector raised a brow at her and deadpanned, "We don't care whose girlfriend you are. We'll find out who owns the suitcase. Take them both away."Under his instruction, the officers dragged them out of the cabin. Outside, the security passage was already sealed off. The corridor erupted int

Chapter 6

"Fine!" Edward scoffed, and the disdain on his face was clear. "If nothing turns up in this so-called investigation, I'll break off our engagement the moment I get out!"Before he could continue, I pulled a document from my bag and slammed it in front of him. "There's no need to wait. You can sign it now."My gaze was cold as I spoke with calm finality. "This agreement ends our engagement. From now on, you and I owe each other nothing."Upon hearing my words, Edward froze in place. His eyes locked on the agreement while his mind went blank. "What did you just say?"I chuckled at his reaction and said, "You threaten to leave me whenever I disagree. Do you really think I'm afraid no one else would marry me? The truth is, I stayed because I valued this relationship. But from now on, you don't even have the right to threaten me anymore."His expression fell, and as he opened his mouth, Cindy grabbed his arm and burst into tears. "Ms. Henson, please don't break off your engagement beca

Chapter 7

"I've already told you this is all a misunderstanding. Once I prove my innocence, all of you will pay for this!" Edward growled.Cindy eagerly chimed in, "Edward has connections, and he can make all of you lose your jobs!"Edward turned to glare at me and hissed, "Your crew's psychological evaluation clearly isn't up to standard. I'll file a report and have the entire team grounded and transferred to ground duty. You can all forget about flying again!"The air froze instantly.One of the flight attendants' faces turned pale, and she clenched her fists angrily. "Don't push your luck!"Edward sneered at her words and challenged, "Oh, so now you're scared? Weren't you quite brave when you were mocking us earlier? Just sit tight. Your time's coming!""What's the rush? The inspection isn't over yet," I stated coldly.With that, I moved closer to the luggage and crouched beside it. I reached my hand into the pile of scattered lingerie and special toys and retrieved a lace bra among th

Chapter 8

After the lawyer left, the airline began receiving calls from the Crowley family, pressuring them to drop this matter.As a result, the company instantly called in an emergency meeting to contain the damage and public opinion, scrambling to put out fires while also settling accounts.I was summoned to the senior conference room, where two options were placed before me. Either be transferred to the ground team as an "involved party," effectively being marginalized.Or be assigned to remote branch routes, ending any chance of flying high-end routes or getting promoted.I listened quietly and nodded before asking, "May I say something?""Go on." The executives exchanged looks.I smiled before turning my phone screen toward them. On the screen glowed a trending headline. "Flight Attendant Exposes Captain for Contraband. Passenger's Footage Goes Viral."The HD footage captured the arrest from every angle, and the comments overflowed with awe."I'm a fan of that cool lead flight

Chapter 9

The official report was brief and straightforward.Cindy was placed in criminal custody and handed over to the judicial authorities. She was ultimately sentenced to 23 years and 8 months in jail for acquiring and trafficking high-concentration addictive drugs, carrying aviation contraband, and disrupting flight order.Though not directly responsible for transporting contraband, Edward was found guilty of abandoning his post mid-flight, smuggling a non-crew member into the cockpit, and obstructing cabin safety inspections. His license was revoked, and he was permanently banned from flying.The rest of the crew was cleared of all responsibility and instead awarded commendations. I was promoted for upholding procedure and handling the situation with a proper strategy.The room stayed utterly silent. I swept my gaze across the hall and said, "I didn't know beforehand. I had to know, as that was my duty as lead flight attendant."…The next day, I heard a tap on my office door just as

Chapter 10

When Edward was at his lowest point, I wrote his reflection reports and took on the pressure from the airline so that he could keep his job. Yet time and again, I stood at the terminal exit countless times, watching other women get picked up, while he never showed up for me.I kept convincing myself that he cared, but he was just too busy and reserved to show it. Again and again, I found excuses for him.And now, he was finally there at the exit with flowers in his hand, but I no longer needed them.…Later, Edward tried to contact me. At first, he sent text messages and emails, then voice messages, and finally handwritten letters.They were always the same sort of messages."I'm sorry. I know it's all my fault.""Cindy tricked me. I never truly understood my own heart.""Do you remember our first overnight flight? You secretly drew a route for me at the back of the cabin and said one day, you'd fly with me across the world."I read them at first, but never felt the urge to re

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