An ordinary woman skipped her flight to aid an elderly man — unaware who he was…

Emma was baffled. Who are you? He leaned forward and offered a wrinkled hand. Arthur Harrington.

Founder and chairman of Sky Legend Airlines. The words hit her like a wave. She gasped.

You, you own the airline? Technically, he chuckled. My kids run most of it now. But I still visit airports on my own.

I like watching people. You see the best, and worst, in them here. He studied her.

And today, I saw something rare. Emma was speechless. You gave up everything to help a stranger.

Most people would have walked past. You didn’t. She lowered her eyes.

I did what anyone should have done. He smiled. That’s the problem, not everyone does.

But you, you reminded me why I built this company in the first place. Not for profits. But for people.

He pulled out a phone and made a call. Tell the Seattle office to reschedule Miss Brooks’ interview. And to fly the board of directors in.

I want them to meet her. He hung up, then turned to her. And if the interview goes well, you’ll have the job.

We’ll take care of accommodation. And salary negotiations. Let’s just say you won’t need to worry about money again for a while.

Emma stared, wide-eyed. Why, why would you do that? Because the world needs more people like you, he said simply. And because you helped an old man who everyone else ignored….