Chapter 442 - Catching Flights

James' expression was grim. "They said that it would take them overnight to fix the issue."

Jacob's mood was getting darker ever since they discovered that there is a maintenance issue with his aircraft. He should be home by now if it wasn't for that.

Jacob's day started out bad. Earlier that morning, there was an attack on a couple of cell sites in the city leaving them with only one cell site functioning. That resulted in heavy cellular traffic making it hard for them to make a call or even send a text message. That is why J cannot contact them.

Jacob had to keep on sending the message until he finally was able to send a message to J and Arthur. Telling them that he might not make it on time on the ball and that Arthur should escort J for the meantime. He knows that this would make his wife worried and angry at the same time. He thought that at least he already told her that she should not wait for him. He will just have to explain when he gets back.

"I've already lined up for a chance passenger but the chances are low as there were a lot of people waiting as well," James said noticing that Jacob seemed to be in deep thought.

James had tried to book a ticket to any airlines but unfortunately, because it is Christmas Eve, all airlines are fully booked. The next available flight will be the next morning. Jacob cannot wait until the next morning. He promised his wife that he will celebrate Christmas with her. This is going to be their first Christmas together and he has to make it home today.

He already planned a special Christmas Eve celebration for J.

"See if we can hire a private jet," Jacob said after a while.

James was not surprised at all. In fact, he thought, why didn't he think of that earlier. Hiring a private jet could be expensive but with the Parker's wealth, Jacob could definitely afford it. Although spending money on the unnecessary things is not in Jacob's character, for Jenny he would do anything.

He is a strong-willed person, once he sets a goal or plan, he will achieve it no matter what.

"Okay. I'll be back." James said then turned around in a hurried step. Thou Jacob didn't tell him to, James knows that he wanted him to hurry.

Jacob keeps on looking at his wristwatch. He's been gone for one hour now and it is still quite impossible to call him. It is already 7 pm, he had no choice but to wait for him. He cannot think of another way to get back to Lotus City before midnight. If they can't find a private jet to hire, he doesn't know what else he could do.

After another 15 minutes, James came back catching up his breath. "I am sorry that it took me long. I found us a private jet. But I had to bid for a huge price. They said that since it is peak season and not scheduled ahead of time. The price is a bit higher. I had no choice but to accept it." Of course, James had to tell that to Jacob although he was sure that he wouldn't mind.

"Good. That's good." Jacob was finally able to breathe.

"The flight will be at 8 pm," James said afterward. "The pilot and the cabin crew were still on their way."

Jacob is an impatient person. But this is his last resort so he is willing to wait if it means that he will be able to arrive at Lotus City before midnight. The flight going back to Lotus City will only take 3 hours.