Nicole took a deep breath, sat up, and retorted, “I'm a guest at the party, not a barmaid. Get out of here as soon as possible, or I'll teach you a lesson!"

Her face flushed slightly. She calculated the time. She could resist for at most fifteen minutes after drinking that doctored glass of wine earlier. If she didn't expel it within fifteen minutes, the drug would take effect.

Nicole had intended to gather evidence and have Deniz arrested for a few days. She didn't want to be entangled with him. Yet, she didn't anticipate Deniz recognizing her, mistakenly thinking of her as a “barmaid," complicating the situation. Otherwise, even if she were merely an ordinary waitress, Deniz would not dare to display such arrogance.

But Deniz wasn't convinced by her words. He recalled having seen Nicole. He scrutinized Nicole, confident that his memory served him right. Back then, Jarrod had bashed his head with a wine bottle for Nicole. For a long time, he harbored a grudge against Jarrod.

Fortunately, Deniz maintained contact with the general manager of the Hampton Group. Otherwise, his career would have taken a bleak turn.

Deniz wrongly blamed everything on Nicole. Had it not been for her, he would not have provoked Jarrod, the unpredictable individual who assaulted him, leaving him unable to express his grievances.

As Deniz contemplated, anger welled up within him, and he resolved to make Nicole pay.

Deniz, fueled by alcohol, unbuttoned his belt and issued a warning, “If this attracts the attention of the cops, you'll be the first one to get caught. If you still want to stay in Ardlens, you should shut your mouth!"

With a splash, Deniz's gray trousers fell to the ground. He kicked them away and advanced toward Nicole barefoot, an evil glint in his eyes.

"If you cooperate, I'll spare you from suffering and ensure your happiness..." Before he could finish his words, he lunged at Nicole.

Nicole, who had conserved some energy while sitting on the ground, suddenly lifted her foot abruptly.

"Ahhh!" Deniz howled horribly, resembling a pig that had been slaughtered.

Nicole delivered a powerful kick to Deniz's private parts.

It was easier for Nicole to target Deniz's vulnerable area since he was such a heavyset man.

After the forceful kick, Deniz sprawled on the ground, gasping for breath. He erupted into curses, “How dare you! I'll kill you right away..."

"You'd better go check your penis first," Nicole retorted with a sneer, rising to her feet and applauding.

She picked up her phone and dialed, making a call right in front of Deniz. "Hello. A person drugged and attempted to assault me at the exhibition center... Yes, this is my contact number. I am the victim.

Okay... I'll wait here."

Deniz was caught off guard by Nicole's audacity to report the incident to the police.

Deniz clenched his teeth and snapped, "You audacious woman! You're a harlot! Aren't you afraid of being caught? I was seduced by you.