Chapter 507

Gustave asked with a dark expression, “What do you mean by that? What do you mean by no criminal record? Who do you think I am?”

The staff maintained a polite smile. “Sir, you’ve misunderstood us. We’re just following the rules. It’s not just you. We’ve already checked many batches of passengers today. And don’t worry, once we confirm their identities, we’ll bring them back.”

“There’s nothing wrong with their identities. They were all hired by a legitimate bodyguard company. There’s no need to investigate,” said Gustave.

Therese echoed unhappily, “Who knows how long it will take you to check? It’s almost time for us to board the plane. Can you afford to bear the responsibility if it delays?” “Please don’t make things difficult for us. We’re only doing things according to the rules…” the staff explained.

The two sides were in a deadlock for a long time, attracting the attention of many passing passengers.

Then, the airport broadcast suddenly reminded them that Averi’s family’s flight would be delayed by an hour because of the control tower.

“Dad, Mom.” Averi couldn’t stand the gazes of the passers-by and urged, “Didn’t they say that the others will have to be investigated if they brought bodyguards? Just cooperate with them. Besides, we have an extra hour now. We have enough time.”

Averi’s parents were decent people. They didn’t want to be treated as street shrews by passers-by, so they could only nod with a dark expression. “Hurry up and investigate. We don’t have much patience.”

“Thank you for your cooperation.” The staff thanked them politely and left with a group of bodyguards.

Gustave looked at the group of people leaving and pursed his lips in frustration. “What’s going on? It wasn’t so troublesome to register in the past…”

Therese said in a low voice, “Is it related to the fire? That day, there were more than 20 places on fire.”

Gustave’s eyes darkened and he warned in a low voice, What do you think this place is? Be careful what you say.” “Got it.” Therese knew that she had misspoken. She kept quiet and looked elsewhere.

A few staff members walked toward them with a bunch of balloons.

The staff member in the lead sensed their gaze and walked forward with a smile. “Madam, it’s the 20th anniversary of Peace Airlines. Scan the QR code and follow us, and we can give you a balloon.”

“No need.” Therese frowned.

However, the staff member was enthusiastic. He continued, “Madam, the balloon is free. It has Peace Airlines’

trademark corporate logo printed on it. Take one for your child.”

A few other staff members with a bunch of balloons also gathered around.

The balloons almost blocked Gustave and his wife’s line of sight. “Madam, take a balloon. This balloon is specially made by our airline. You can bring it on the flight…”

Averi was young but matured early and was not interested in these things.

She subconsciously took a few steps back to prevent the staff from pestering her.

However, in the next second, a hand suddenly grabbed her wrist.

Averi subconsciously followed the hand and looked up, only to see a slightly cold face.

This woman looks familiar. I think I’ve seen her somewhere before. With this thought in mind, Averi asked, “Are you-” Before Averi could finish, the woman said, “I’m Melody’s friend. My name is Janet. Can you come with me?”

“Melody?” Averi’s eyes immediately lit up. She remembered that this woman was indeed Melody’s friend. She had seen her at the entrance of the youth center.

However, Averi still subconsciously looked in her parents’ direction. Seeing that the balloon pile had blocked their figures, she hesitated before nodding and saying, “Okay.”

Janet tightened her grip on the girl’s hand. Then, without any hesitation, she ran in the opposite direction.

Averi’s parents finally broke away from the difficult staff two minutes later.

“I don’t know what’s happening today, but there are so many troubles,” Gustave complained and looked in Averi’s direction.

However, after walking around, he did not find Averi.

Gustave was shocked and asked Therese loudly, “Where’s Averi?”

“Isn’t Averi…” Therese realized that Averi was gone. She was shocked and shouted, “Averi! Averi!”

“Quick! Make a call,” Gustave urged her.

Their panicked voices were buried in the crowd in the airport lobby.

*****

However, Janet had taken Averi to the bathroom in the east. Janet quickly took out a maintenance sign from the utility room and led Averi into the bathroom.

While Janet was busy, Averi was not idle either.

After turning off her phone, she looked around the bathroom and did not see Melody. Confused, Averi could not help but ask Janet, “Janet, where’s Melody? I’m going overseas soon. I want to see her one last time. By the way, how did you know I was at the airport?”

“She was injured in the fire. She can’t come in person.” Janet casually came up with a reason and ignored Averi’s last question. She asked Averi, “Previously, Melody asked you to draw a portrait. Did you draw it?”

“Yes. My parents won’t let me participate in this matter, but I promised Melody that I would draw one for her, so I secretly drew one. I happened to bring it here.” As Averi spoke, she took her backpack off her shoulder. After rummaging through it, she pulled out a piece of sketch paper.

“This is it.” Janet immediately reached out to take it.

On the sketch paper was a lifelike human face. One could track down the person soon if they ran face comparisons through this.

A dark glint flashed across Janet’s eyes, but she quickly regained her smile and said, “Thank you. You’ve worked hard. Hurry up and go back to your parents. They must be anxious.”

“Okay. Please tell Melody that I’m grateful to her. I won’t forget her.”

“Alright, Janet replied perfunctorily. She pushed Averi’s back and said, “Hurry up and leave. Don’t tell your parents that you saw me.”

“I know. Goodbye, Janet.” Averi waved her hand and left the bathroom.

As soon as Averi left, Janet’s eyes suddenly turned cold.

She took out the lighter in her hand and lit it up. Then, she placed the flame close to the sketch paper. The burnt smell immediately spread in the air.

The corners of Janet’s lips curled up. When she was

waiting for the flame to devour the sketch paper, footsteps suddenly sounded at the door.

Before she could react, Sid’s face came into view. “Janet, what are you doing?”

“Sid…” Janet’s pupils suddenly shrank to a point. Because she was too frightened, she even reflexively hid the lit sketch paper behind her.

However, this action was no different from exposing herself. Soon, the flame burned her fingers.

She was in so much pain that she subconsciously threw away the sketch paper.

Janet wanted to pick it up again, but Sid had already stepped on the sketch paper and extinguished the fire.