Chapter 249 Offering

The helicopter's rotor whirred to life, the deafening noise it made so loud. Claire and Matthew were sat in the back, fastening their seatbelts and sorting out their headphones. The pilot glanced back, giving them a quick nod to make sure they were all set, then, with a smooth motion, he lifted the helicopter into the air. It did not take them more than ten minutes, as Claire insisted on using the helicopter for speed. As soon as the helicopter touched down onto the helipad, Claire unbuckled her seatbelt, stepped out, and thanked the pilot with a quick nod. Matthew was right behind her, easing out his long legs as they walked toward the building. Employees greeted Claire as she made her way inside. They clearly were all surprised to see her. One of them, a young man named Simon, smiled as he approached her. “Ms. Peterson! We don't see you at the headquarters much these days.” Claire gave him a small smile, trying to remember his name. “I've been busy,” she said, which was the unders