The airport buzzed with disbelief as Richard Callahan, a billionaire known for his precision and power, suddenly halted his private flight. The reason? A homeless boy had just shouted,
“Don’t get on the plane! It’s about to explode!”
Security had quickly restrained the boy, Ethan, whose torn clothes and dirt-streaked face made him look like an unlikely prophet of danger. Cameras flashed, reporters swarmed, and murmurs rippled through the crowd. Was this a hoax—or something real?
Richard stood still, torn between irritation and unease. He wasn’t a man who believed in coincidence, and something about the boy’s conviction gave him pause. “Check the plane,” he ordered, his voice sharp enough to silence the chaos.
As the maintenance crew rushed toward the sleek Gulfstream jet, the atmosphere turned heavy with tension. Minutes passed like hours. Ethan watched from the sidelines, his hands trembling but his gaze unflinching. Richard caught his eyes and gave a small nod—a silent acknowledgment of courage.
Then, the head mechanic approached, his expression grim. “Mr. Callahan,” he said quietly, “we found a device attached to the fuel valve. We don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely not standard equipment.”
Gasps erupted. Cameras flashed wildly. Richard’s heart sank as realization hit—the boy had saved his life.
“Let him go,” Richard said, motioning to the guards. Ethan was released, his shoulders sagging with relief.
“Thank you,” Richard said, stepping forward. “You may have saved more lives than you’ll ever know.”
Ethan simply shrugged. “I just didn’t want anyone to get hurt.”
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