Chapter 501
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At that time , a young man stepped out and spotted Elmore , his face lighting up with recognition . “ Mr. Balton . You’re here again ! ” the young range owner
exclaimed .
Elmore smiled faintly . “ Yeah , classes haven’t started yet . I’m just taking this chance to unwind a bit . ”
The young man’s gaze landed on Aria , momentarily stunned by her striking beauty . Turning to Elmore with a teasing grin , he said , “ Mr. Balton , have you finally found yourself a girlfriend ? Is she your girlfriend ? She’s stunning . ”
Elmore chuckled lightly . “ No , she’s not my girlfriend . We just ran into each other on the way to the shooting range .”
The young man beamed and extended his hand . “ Great timing . This place is empty today, so you two can go wild . ”
Elmore didn’t move . He turned to Aria with a questioning look and asked , “ Mind sharing a lane ? ”
“ No , ” Aria said .
The two followed the young range owner to the shooting lane . Along the way , he asked , “ So , what’s your name ? ”
The shooting range was spacious , its subdued dark gray color sch
lending it a professional air that immediately quelled any urge to fool around .
An array of firearms lined one side of the range . The young man was about to give a rundown when he noticed Aria picked up one of the pistols without hesitation .
The gleaming black pistol rested in her pale palm , the striking contrast between the dark metal and her skin instantly drawing both men’s gazes .
The young man beamed and introduced , “ Ms. Saxon , you have excellent taste . It is a SIG P226 pistol , weighing just under two pounds . It’s my prized possession , and the only one available at this range . ”
Aria said , “ I’ll take this one , then . ”
Elmore also picked out another pistol and asked , “ Aria , have you ever handled a handgun ? ”
Aria found his tone a bit odd . ‘ Maybe that’s just a teacher thing ,’ she thought , but let it slide . She replied , “ Yeah , I’ve handled firearms before . Not too shabby with them . ”
‘ Not too shabby ? Bet she can put rounds on target just fine .’ With that thought in mind , the young range owner clapped his hands together . “ Mr. Balton’s also pretty good at this . How about you two have a little competition ? ”
Aria arched a brow at Elmore . “ Care for a match , Mr. Balton ? ”
Elmore’s competitive spirit was piqued . He said , “ Why not ? ”
Aria and Elmore slipped on their goggles and earmuffs , then took their positions at the firing line .
The pistols were loaded and ready .
The young man and the two coaches stood quietly off the side , hardly saying a word .
‘ These two are seasoned shooters , ‘ they thought./
A metallic click echoed as Aria and Elmore chambered a round , their pistols now loaded and ready .
“ Bang ! Bang ! Bang ! ” A steady rhythm of gunfire echoed through the range ..
Five shots each , then both stopped in perfect unison .
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At the same moment , both of their scores flashed onto the screen .
One got 45 points , and the other 47 .
Aria was two points ahead .
The young range owner stared at her in awe .
‘ One 8 – point shot , one 9 – point shot , and three perfect 10s , all three 10s coming in the last two rounds . It’s hard not to suspect she was just warming up with those first two shots , ‘ he thought .
Despite the pistol’s weight , about two pounds , she held it perfectly steady .
Her shooting form was flawless . ‘ Such skills suggest at least
five
years
of firearm experience , ‘ the young range owner thought .
Elmore broke into applause with a smile . “ Congratulations ,
You won . ”
Aria ran her fingers over the pistol before setting it down . “ Thanks .
Elmore asked , “ Another round ? ”
Not bad yourself , Mr. Balton . ”
“ Sure , ” Aria replied . She hadn’t touched a gun in a while , so since she was already here , she decided to stay longer and wait for Owen’s message .
Aria ignored Elmore and the range owner , firing a hundred rounds before finally stopping .
The young range owner stared in awe . ‘ All bullseyes ! She calls that not shabby ? With such skills , she could win any competition , ‘ he thought . This girl is something else . ‘
Seeing Aria remove her earmuffs , the young man , with a hint of admiration , asked , “ Ms. Saxon , calling it a day ? ”
“ Yeah , almost time . ” Aria flexed her wrist and walked to the other side . Pulling out her phone , she spotted a new message .
It was from Owen : [ All done . Head home . ]
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