Before they approached the gazebo, Deniz, unable to keep his hands to himself, reached for Nicole, making an inappropriate comment about her dress.

Nicole immediately took a step back, firmly stating, "Sir, I've changed my mind. I'm not going."

Caught off guard, Deniz tried to persuade her, “Come on. It's really nice inside, and there's even a place to relax..."

“I've made up my mind. Did you put something in my drink? I don't feel right," Nicole countered.

Deniz, alarmed, denied it, "What are you talking about? There's no way..."

Feeling increasingly unwell, Nicole suggested, "I think I need to go to the hospital."

With that, Nicole broke free from Deniz's grasp and made her way toward the crowd.

Deniz stood frozen, shocked for a moment before he could respond. He couldn't believe the person he was so close to capturing was getting away!

Deniz caught up with Nicole, trying to persuade her, “Hey, don't worry about the money for the shoes. I'll even get you a new dress and a bag, okay?"

Nicole shook her head. "No thanks. I need to get to the hospital."

As she started to walk away, Deniz called out, "Wait!"

Nicole stopped in her tracks.

Deniz walked around to face Nicole, his gaze dark as he looked her over. Then, he flashed an unsettling grin. “You're that girl from the club, the one Mr. Schultz brought to hang out with us, right?"

Nicole's face showed her irritation. “What nonsense are you even talking about? I don't have time for this. I need to get to the hospital."

Trying to leave, Nicole felt a sharp tug on her hair that made her cry out in pain.

“Just because you're an escort, don't think you can look down on me."

After recognizing Nicole as the girl Jarrod had introduced to them years before, Deniz's audacity grew. In his eyes, a woman like Nicole was just an object.

Deniz gripped Nicole's hair, pulling her toward the grove, his words harsh. "So, you think you can turn me down and face no consequences?"

It was Vicki, the daughter of the Hampton family, who was pestering Jarrod.

The Hampton family and the Schultz family shared a close connection.