Chapter 0184
As soon as Mukino Airlines’ pilots withdrew en masse from the rating assessment, the news rapidly spread to the ears of aviation
headquarters across the globe within a day.
Stakeholders of major airlines, having established strong ties with Ethan, promptly applied pressure, both overt and covert, to Tate, the head of the International Civil Aviation Organization. With Ethan’s march toward the international scene, should his pilots be unable to fly, their vested interests hung in the balance.
Some of the more straightforward executives, upon understanding the incident’s full scope, even voiced their discontent to Tate.
That’s the way of the world. When self-interest is at stake, everyone becomes altruistically generous and magnanimously forgiving.
Amidst the tumult of voices, many stepped forward in support of Mukino Airlines, and swiftly, the rating assessment came to an abrupt halt, for Tate had more pressing concerns to tend to.
That very afternoon, at five o’clock, Mukino International issued an astonishing announcement: unilateral suspension of all cargo flights beyond Asia, citing an urgent half-month inspection of cargo aircraft to ensure the safety of the shipments.
Within an hour, owners of international airlines outside Asia were frantically dialing Tate. His phone was in such constant demand that he couldn’t keep up.
Yet, in all this chaos, not a single person reached out to Ethan. No one was fooled; they knew the reason behind his actions. First, it was to establish a foothold internationally, laying the groundwork for future forays into the aviation sector. Second, the wronged female pilot was rumored to be none other than his fiancée.
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Those directors with a protective streak or who held their spouses in high regard were silently backing Ethan, especially those who had had their fill of Country M’s long-standing dominance in the industry.
At this critical moment, an enemy’s enemy became an absolute friend, and with intertwined interests, they were not about to sit idly
Half a month!
An entire half month of halted cargo flights meant nearly a hundred planes grounded daily-an immense pressure now squarely on Tate’s shoulders.
After hanging up yet another call, he ignored the incessant ringing. ” What now?” he seethed at his deputies. “Didn’t your people assert that the other side wouldn’t follow through? Now they’ve all left, and you’ve handed me this disaster!”
One deputy, shuddering with fear, stammered an apology, admitting their mistake in underestimating the connection of the female pilot and the CEO’s direct involvement.
Mukino International had now imposed sanctions on them, Tate with a gnawing concern. He had thought it was just a fle airline, not one to overshadow the national carrier. But now, the national airline simply responded with ignorance and inability to
intervene.
Tate was furious, demanding to know why no one had informed him of the pilot’s significant background
The deputies, heads bowed, dared not utter a word, truly unaware.
After expelling them, one deputy, his face somber, retreated to make a secretive call, confronting the person on the other end about withholding critical information about the woman’s background.
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Shihua’s tone was dismissive, but upon learning of Ethan’s drastic response to halt cargo flights, she felt her blood run cold.
She abruptly hung up and dialed Ethan. Despite her call, Ethan’s distant tone nettled her but did not deter her from voicing her incredulity at his actions and the massive loss it could mean for him.
Ethan glanced towards Madison, busy assisting her teammates, dressed in her Mukino captain’s uniform, and suddenly looking back at him as if sensing his gaze.
For a moment, Ethan didn’t want to think about the consequences.
While others might advise calm, Ethan chose to act on emotion because, in his view, if one couldn’t protect what they cared about, how could they truly lead?
How could they assure the well-being of their employees if they couldn’t preserve their own interests?
Having enjoyed respect and privileges his staff couldn’t, he was naturally prepared to withstand pressures they couldn’t bear.
“Shihua, out of respect for my mother, I’ll overlook the past. But I won’t tolerate what you did to Madison. Thank you for the warnin
His gaze grew firm, “But for her, I, Ethan, am fearless.”
And with that, he ended the call.
Despite the potential backlash from most airlines, Ethan did not
retract his announcement.
That day, upon arriving at Slandon port, Michael dragged him away to their old haunt – a nightclub.
Sitting opposite Ethan, Michael’s expression was grave, “Don’t you think you’ve been a bit rash?”
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Ethan, pouring himself a glass of red wine, savored it leisurely despite the gravity of Michael’s concerns.
“Michael,” Ethan interrupted in a soft but serious tone, “The whole
world sees her being targeted, but has anyone given her a straight answer?”
“No,” Ethan declared, setting down his glass with a decisive clink, ” Not a single one.”
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