Grace's sneer deepened. "Oh please, what else would you call that? Defending her? She can pilot aircraft? You're not just insulting me—you're spitting in the face of every professional aviator out there."
Grey felt his throat tighten. Without witnessing it firsthand, he'd struggle to believe it himself.
"I was merely—"
"Enough! Stop right there!" Grace's voice turned arctic, making it crystal clear she wouldn't tolerate anyone taking Evelin's side.
Grey pressed his lips together and dropped the subject.
On screen, Evelin commanded a Aerostallion Edge 540 through breathtaking aerial acrobatics that had the live commentators gasping in amazement.
They declared outright that only a veteran pilot could execute such jaw-dropping maneuvers.
Grace glared at Grey, who remained glued to the display.
If that riding accident hadn't sidelined her, she'd be up there today, soaking up everyone's praise.
Especially as Apex Airways' first female captain.
