Chapter 149: Stealing the Spotlight

Giselle laid her hand softly on her stomach, whispering to the tiny presence she couldn’t yet feel, “Baby, Mommy needs to be brave this time. Trust that I'll keep you safe.” She faced Gina, her voice resonant and clear, “Okay, I agree.” In the bustling streets of New York, Henry sat in his car, his face a mask of frustration. The driver grimaced, “I’m sorry, Sir. The traffic’s unbearable.” “Call in a helicopter,” Henry directed his assistant, Cooper, seated next to him. Cooper made a call but looked apologetically at Henry a few seconds later, “Sir, air traffic control said no helicopters can get through at this time.” “Damn it!” Henry dialed Sophie again to no avail. Surrounded by cars, his vehicle was trapped like a tin in a cupboard, with no escape in sight. Meanwhile, in a no-fly zone, a helicopter hovered over a farm, a rope ladder dangling from its door. As the music swelled, complemented by the throb of helicopter blades, Giselle, clad in a fiery red gown, seized the l