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Chapter 9 - Chapter 9

Both Nichole and Miley had tried numerous times to contact the police, but their cell phones were unable to connect. Nichole also realized that she had taken her car to a quieter road.

Honestly, Nichole didn't want to be in the news again with headlines she never wanted.

"Do you have anything like a weapon maybe?" asked Miley. Sweat was already pouring down her temples even though the air was cold.

"I never carry a gun myself," Nichole replied.

The stalker driving the car in front of them got out. He was wearing a black hoodie, a mask, and also a hat. His hands were inside the hoodie as if he was holding something.

This scene was exactly like a scene in a movie Nichole had seen. Nichole did not expect that this would be her experience too.

"From my experience seeing action movies, usually the culprit carries a knife, gun, or electric shock device. If he has a knife and an electric shock device, maybe we can still avoid it. But what if he has a gun?"

"Nichole, are you sure he has a gun?" asked Miley to confirm.

"Then we should duck." Nichole and Miley avoided the glass. They also locked all access to the car.

The only thing they could do was stay in the car until there was a signal to call the police. Because even fighting back was useless. They didn't know who they were dealing with.

This was the first time in Nichole's life that she had been followed by someone so blatantly. And for the first time Nichole had the thought to consider her father's suggestion of hiring a guard.

Although Nichole was an up-and-coming actress, fame and rumors could threaten her.

"Is this because I did a live broadcast with our CEO?"

"It could be. Maybe he's one of your haters."

"Damn, he's getting closer!"

Nichole dialed the police number again but still could not connect.

The stalker got closer and closer until he reached the side of the window where Miley was sitting. He thought that Nichole was in the passenger seat. In fact, Nichole was in the driver's seat because she was driving.

The windshield was hit very hard by the stalker. But because Nichole's car is the latest car with a high level of security, the car glass will be difficult to smash.

Nichole and Miley almost breathed a sigh of relief before the stalker pulled out a gun from his hoodie.

This time there was no hiding the fear on Nichole's face. The car glass might not be pierced by a blunt object, but with a bullet, it could still be pierced.

"Miley, he's targeting me. I'm going out to talk carefully. Maybe he's just threatening by pulling out a gun that we don't even know if it's real or not."

"You want to prove that the gun is real and hit your body? I don't agree with you if you come out!" said Miley.

The stalker pointed the gun at the glass with the muzzle facing down. The gun was pointed at Miley's chair.

Nichole was completely defeated. She just hoped someone would find them if they got shot. She closed her eyes to face what was about to happen.

But instead of hearing gun shots, Nichole heard the screeching of car tires.

When she opened her eyes, the stalker was pulled back very quickly and was restrained by someone.

A tall, well-built man wearing a dark blue suit fought with the stalker. He slammed, punched, and kicked the stalker. Shortly, the gun carried by the stalker was already in the man's hand.

"Wait, I feel like I recognize that man," Miley said.

"Whoever he is, he saved us from danger."

"It's Mr. Nathan!"

After Miley said that, the man she guessed to be Nathan, CEO, GStar turned around to face them.

"He is indeed Nathan," Nichole muttered.

Not long after, several police cars arrived and secured the stalker. Meanwhile, Nichole still hadn't gotten out of the car. She was still in shock and silent in the car.

Nichole knows that being an actress is also very likely to have haters, but Nichole doesn't know if a hater can go this far. Nichole's life was almost taken by someone she didn't even know.

The car door next to Nichole opened.

"Are you able to talk? Police are waiting for your statement."

Nichole turned her head towards the voice, she nodded. "But I want to talk in the office. I want to get out of here."

Nathan extended his hand to help Nichole out. Although Nichole's voice was steady, her hand was trembling.

"Miley, I'll go to the police station with Nichole. You can drive my car, right?" Nathan asked.

Miley who didn't expect the question beforehand just nodded.

"The police will take you home," said Nathan.

Then Nathan opened the passenger door for Nichole. And he returned to the driver's seat. Nathan decided to drive the car because he knew Nichole's condition was not good. And it is very risky if Miley and Nichole are in one car.

All the way to the police station, Nichole remained silent. The incident was too fast for Nichole's brain to digest.

Nichole still clearly remembered how their car was stopped suddenly. Then the stalker got out and pointed his gun, all of that was still clear in Nichole's memory.

Nichole opened the dashboard drawer of her car. There were some mineral water and vitamins.

"Do you want some?" she asked Nathan.

"No, thanks. You need them more," Nathan replied.

Nichole had kept a few bottles of water in her car to keep herself hydrated. It turned out to be quite helpful for a situation like this. One bottle of mineral water was drank up in a flash by Nichole.

"You seem to have a lot of questions," Nichole said.

"Isn't this the first time?"

"No, it's the first time. You know that the only actress in your company who didn't have haters from the first day of her debut was me. But after the rumors surfaced, it seems like everyone hates me now."

"Hasn't the public's opinion of you improved?" asked Nathan.

"But the truth is that there are still people who hate me. They even want to kill me."

"Then that live broadcast we did earlier is the same as if we hadn't done it."

"What do you mean?" Nichole's voice rose.

"After the clarification, they hate you even more openly."

"Then you think that if we didn't clarify, no harm would come to me, is that it?"

"It looks like you need some time to rest. I'll give you a special vacation for a few days."

" Whatever you want, you're the CEO." Nichole faced the window, unwilling to face Nathan.

Nichole was actually very grateful that she didn't have to come up with an excuse to take time off when she went to Germany. She had gotten her vacation from the CEO directly.

They questioned at the police station late into the night. The stalker was found guilty and sentenced for the attempted murder of Nichole.

Being exhausted, Nichole fell asleep on the way to the penthouse after giving her address. And without Nichole realizing it, Nathan checked on her several times because she frowned while sleeping.

Nichole didn't wake up until they arrived at their destination. Even when Nathan woke her up many times.

Finally, Nathan took the initiative to carry Nichole to his unit. But just as he unbuckled her seat belt, Nichole woke up. She pushed Nathan into the car door in shock.

"What are you doing!"

"You were asleep like a sloth. I only intended to wake you up or carry you to your unit if necessary."

"No need, I can do it myself."

Nichole hurried out of the car. She raised an eyebrow as Nathan got out too. "Why follow me?"

"You need to be safe until you get to your unit," Nathan said.

"I'm already safe in this area."

"You want me to get the hell out of here, right? Hurry up and I'll follow you."