Deniz believed neither Nicole nor Vicki. Vicki only appeared generous on the surface. Deniz had seen her type before, and he knew that when such people lost control, they were more terrifying than lunatics. It was best not to provoke women like that.
Denizs hesitation made him lose interest in Nicole. After all, there were plenty of women in the world. Although Nicole was captivating, she wasnt enough to make him lose his senses. He had just returned to Ardlens and couldnt afford any more mistakes. He had to tread carefully with every decision.
Deniz maintained his suspicion and sneered, I think youre just trying to deceive me.
Deniz was far from naive. With years spent navigating the intricate web of the business world, he had grown as cunning as anyone in his network. His keen observations had sharpened, allowing him to understand the hidden motives of those around him.
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You and Vicki are both dreadful. Each of you wishes the other were dead, Deniz remarked.
He chuckled lightly, a hint of irony in his smile. Are you both trying to use me as a scapegoat?
Nicoles expression remained composed, her calmness a stark contrast to the tension in the air. If you doubt my words, I can show you how to verify them.
Denizs gaze intensified. What method?
With a strategic tilt of her head, Nicole proposed, Call Vicki. Tell her youve tortured me to death. Her reaction will reveal the truth.
Deniz considered this a brilliant strategy. He had never pegged Nicole for both beauty and brains.
Deniz retrieved his phone, the cold device feeling suddenly heavy in his hand, and dialed Vickis number.
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She picked up promptly. Mr. Miller, whats going on?
Vickis voice usually carried a disinterested tone when speaking to Deniz, but tonight it was tinged with an eager anticipation, possibly hopeful for news of Nicoles downfall.
Simulating panic, Deniz blurted out, Vicki, something awful has happened
A surge of joy was palpable in Vickis initial silence, as if she relished the thought of Nicole incapacitated or worse. She asked, her voice laced with feigned concern, What happened?
Maintaining his act, Denizs voice trembled. Shes dead. Nicole was killed by me.
A heavy silence fell over the line.
As it stretched on, Denizs suspicions about Vicki deepened. What do we do now, Miss Hampton?
Vicki snapped back to reality and asked, Mr. Miller, what exactly happened? How did she die?
Vicki had considered the possibility that Nicole might be disabled but never imagined Deniz would actually kill Nicole. This outcome was completely unexpected. She could only ask first.
Deniz replied gruffly, I dont know. She was so weak that she died just like that before I could even get started. Its totally unreasonable.
His brusque tone made Vicki frown, though she was listening on the other end of the phone. Still, this rudeness fit Denizs usual manner, and Vicki believed him without question.
She remained silent for a long stretch, wrestling with how to manage the situation. After all, it was she who had orchestrated Nicoles involvement. If Jarrod ever discovered this, it would shatter her carefully crafted image of benevolence and generosity. She didnt want to tarnish her reputation over what seemed a trivial incident.
Vickis prolonged silence sent a chill through Denizs heart. He began to suspect that Nicoles accusations might hold some truth.
Miss Hampton, what should we do? This situation is really awkward,