Deniz pressed, seeking guidance.
Deniz. Vickis tone shifted noticeably. She no longer addressed him as Mr. Miller, instead uttering his first name with a dismissive tone, as if he were a servant in her household.
Deniz bristled but waited for Vicki to continue.
Vicki said, Why are you telling me this? Im just a young lady. What help could I offer to you? You need to handle this yourself. I dont have a clue about how to deal with such a situation
Deniz countered, Miss Hampton, are you trying to distance yourself? This arrangement was your doing, wasnt it? I didnt realize she was so fragile. If you had warned me about her condition, I wouldnt have been so harsh!
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Filled with resentment, Deniz exclaimed, Miss Hampton, youve really put me in a tight spot!
Vicki responded with displeasure, Hey, what are you implying? I didnt set you up. I merely mentioned that Kingbel Club would have a surprise for you. How Miss Lawrence ended up working there is beyond me. I didnt specifically arrange for her involvement.
Vicki had created a safe distance for herself. From the outset, she had planned her moves carefully. She hadnt mentioned Nicole to Deniz at all. She simply suggested he visit the club at night for a surprise. This strategy left her ample space to maneuver and now allowed her to shift any blame onto Deniz.
Deniz was now completely convinced by Nicoles words. Vicki, on the surface, seemed innocent and kind, but beneath that facade, she harbored sinister intentions.
Deniz said coldly, Miss Hampton, stop beating around the bush. Just tell me what I should do next. I recall this woman was once your fiancs lover. If shes dead, I can manage it, but you need to be upfront. Will Jarrods side cause trouble for me over this?
Youre spouting nonsense. She belongs to the past. Since Jarrod has been with me, he hasnt once spoken of that woman. You should deal with this matter yourself. I dont want to hear about it anymore. Its unsettling. Youre exaggerating such a jest too much. Vickis words were indirect and evasive, effectively saying little of substance.
Yet, when she suggested Deniz was joking, it was a clear attempt to distance herself from the situation. Should she be questioned by others or the police later, she could claim she thought the entire conversation was in jest. After all, she hadnt been directly involved, so how could it be linked to her? Deniz did it himself.
Deniz saw right through Vickis tactics. He had manipulated others in the past, but now he found himself outwitted by someone he had underestimated. Indeed, a taste of his own medicine!
Deniz continued to navigate the situation with Vicki. So, youre saying you wont handle this matter, right? Ive always been nice to you. When your fianc left abruptly for that woman, I was the one who told you first. Is this how you repay my kindness?
Deniz intended to make it clear to Vicki that he wouldnt be easily made the fall guy.
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Hey, what are you trying to say? Vickis tone was now clearly irritated. Although she was relieved that Nicole was gone, she was determined not to get dragged into the mess. Deniz was the perfect scapegoat.
Vicki retorted, Im not sure what youre trying to say. Why are you bringing your problems to me? We arent close, and we hardly know each other. When you told me about Jarrods search for that woman previously, I didnt take it seriously. Jarrod hasnt been involved with that woman. Were about to get married. Please, lets not stir up any trouble.
Fine! Deniz responded, unwilling to prolong the conversation. Had it not been for Waynes favoritism toward Vicki, he would have made Vicki pay. For now, he had to swallow his anger and treat the entire ordeal as a misunderstanding.
Noticing Denizs reluctance to continue, Vicki felt a surge of satisfaction. If theres nothing more, Im going to hang up
As Vickis words lingered in the air, Denizs thunderous voice reverberated through the chamber like a tempest on the line. Shes moving! Shes moving Shes alive! Thank goodness shes not dead
With a swift gesture, Deniz hung up before Vicki could utter a word, ending his charade.
Caught in a trance, Vicki found herself staring at her phone. If her ears hadnt deceived her, Nicole didnt die? Nicoles indomitable resilience was truly remarkable.
The exhilarating thrill Vicki had just experienced, brought by Nicoles so-called death, evaporated like dew beneath the morning sun.
However, Vicki assumed that even had Nicole avoided deaths grasp, Denizs actions would undoubtedly have rendered her crippled.