I was confused. Met who? I fumbled for my phone, my fingers still stiff from the recent chill. The last thing I expected was my mom’s frantic call. I had no idea what she was talking about. I opened a streaming app and tuned in to Channel 5. My heart raced as the screen loaded, and there it was — a news segment that would change everything.
The headline read: “Unknown Hero Aids Billionaire in Distress”. My jaw dropped as I saw footage of myself kneeling by the Buick, drenched and struggling with the tire. The video zoomed in on the old man, now revealed as Richard Evans, a reclusive billionaire known for his vast investments in technology and aerospace.
I nearly dropped my phone. How could I have not recognized him? He was a man who kept a low profile, shunning the spotlight and media attention. The news anchor recounted how Evans had been stranded on the highway with his wife when a “Good Samaritan” helped them without expecting anything in return. They showed a clip of Evans speaking at a conference, his voice steady but warm.
