After Divorce, I Returned as the Army's Queen novel Chapter 16

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

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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

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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

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