The ride operator was visibly shaking, his hands wringing together as he tried to stammer out an explanation. "I-I'm so sorry! I don't know what happened—this ride has been running fine all day! I'll shut it down immediately."
Noah's cold eyes locked onto the operator, silencing him with just a glare. When he spoke, his voice was low and sharp, cutting through the tense air like a blade. "You will be hearing from my team soon, and you better have a valid reason for this failure. Although, let me assure you—it won't change the consequences."
The operator paled, nodding quickly, but Noah had already turned away, his expression softening as he crouched down to Emily's level. He ruffled her hair gently, his voice a stark contrast to the cold authority he had just displayed. "Don't worry, Em. Everything's okay now. I'm here."