Two bodyguards in black quickly emerged from a hidden door.
Mr.
Hamptonâs once light-hearted attitude shifted to a more threatening one.
He had made arrangements to take Nicole down.
But Nicole had anticipated his actions.
She wasnât naive.
With swift motion, she dashed forward, her wrist flipping elegantly, pressing a cold, gleaming dagger against Mr.
Hamptonâs throat.
Mr.
Hampton seemed unfazed by this sudden threat, underestimating Nicole.
He yelled at his bodyguards, âHurry, take her down!â
The bodyguards, well-trained, exchanged looks and coordinated their attack, attempting to ambush Nicole from both sides.
Nicole, however, was quicker, her dagger moving decisively.
Her movements were swift, fierce, and accurate.
Blood flew in the air.
Mr.
Hampton groaned in pain, angrily shouting, âCurse you, woman!
Youâre asking for trouble!â
Seeing Nicoleâs seriousness, the bodyguards paused, their main job being to protect Mr.
Hampton.
Nicole said coldly, âLowe, if you show no kindness, expect none in return!â
âDamn it!â Lowe was livid.
He had planned to severely punish the one who threatened him, imagining cutting off the other partyâs limbs and tongue.
Initially attracted to Nicoleâs figure, Lowe had thought to take advantage of her before dealing with her.
But now, he found himself outmatched by her.
Lowe demanded, âWhat the hell do you want?â
âI came here because youâre willing to strike a deal with me,â
Nicole replied calmly.
âI just want to retrieve whatâs mine and give you whatâs yours.
It was supposed to be a straightforward trade, but you made it complicated.
â
Lowe, puzzled, asked, âWho are you exactly, and why are you after those documents?â
âPeople often ask a lot of questions when theyâre in danger,â Nicole said with a mocking tone.
Lowe cursed again.
Nicole, not interested in small talk, made her point clear.
âIâm short on time.
Hand me those documents in half an hour, or else a very embarrassing video of yours will go public tonight.
â
âIâll hand them over.
I will!â Lowe, realizing the gravity of his predicament, grimaced.
âI didnât say I wouldnât hand them over.
Just be cautious with that blade.
If you end up stabbing me, youâre not getting out of here in one piece!â
âTwenty-nine minutes and thirty-five seconds left.
â Nicole started counting down right then and there.
Lowe was at a loss for words.
He thought she was crazy! He signaled his bodyguards with urgency.
âGet those documents over!â
âAs you wish, sir.
â