Chapter 88

"How about this—" Mr. Harrison raised his key with a confident grin. "Take my car. I just made a couple of calls. You'll be at the Music Plaza in five minutes flat."

Clara and Hannah exchanged uncertain glances. Hannah narrowed her eyes slightly, obviously hesitant. Clara, meanwhile, folded her arms, lips pursed in consideration.

Before either of them could respond, the low hum of a sleek black car approaching caught their attention. It slid to a stop just behind them. The passenger door opened and Jaden stepped out, tall and relaxed, with Drax following closely behind.

"Jaden!" Hannah's eyes lit up. Without hesitation, she dashed toward him and threw her arms around him. "I finally found you!" Her voice brimmed with relief and delight.

She pulled back just slightly, smiling up at him. "I wanted to properly apologize about what happened at my birthday. Stanwell... he was completely out of line."

Jaden gave her a faint nod, his voice calm. "It's alright. I already handled it."

Behind them, Harrison's face twisted the moment he recognized Jaden. His eyes narrowed, his mouth curling in contempt.

"Wait a damn minute..." he muttered, stepping forward. "So you're the arrogant bastard I've been hearing about?" he jabbed a finger at Jaden, his voice sharp. "Julie's brother?"

Jaden didn't even look at him.

He turned to Julie instead. "You're headed to the Music Plaza?"

Julie rolled her eyes dramatically. "Of course. It was supposed to be the one weekend I could chill and enjoy some live music. But nope. Four roads blocked. Traffic like a parade. Whole damn city's in lockdown." She crossed her arms with a sigh. "Now I hear the plaza's sealed off."

"You don't have to worry," Jaden said calmly. "When the chopper arrives, I'll take you both along."

"Chopper?" Clara echoed, blinking.

"You mean " Hannah's brows raised, "-a helicopter?"

"Yep," Jaden replied casually. "Just a small one. Nothing fancy."

Clara burst into laughter, clearly not buying it. "A helicopter? Because of traffic?"

She shook her head. "You haven't changed at all, have you? Still full of yourself. Always acting like you're above everyone else." She stepped in front of Hannah, protectively "People who brag like this make my skin crawl."

Jaden looked at her, unfazed. "If you say so."

Clara scoffed. "Come on, Hannah. Let's go."

She grabbed Hannah by the arm and led her toward Harrison.

"I think it's better if we take Mr.

Harrison's car, At least he's not net

sky pass."

Quitha

Harrison, now puffed up like a rooster, clapped once in delight. "It's an honor truly, to escort two

beautiful and educated ladies. Unlike

some people-" he threw Jaden a

pointed look

Ton I don'theed

don't need to call in

aircrafts to feel important

He chuckled to himself. "Because of traffic, you want a special plane? Don't make

me laugh, kid.” he laughed out loud.