Valerie was not expecting the aloof bodyguards to suddenly turn aggressive.
They had been present since the beginning, so why were they now behaving as though she had just fallen from space to kill their boss?
"I had a deal with your boss. Besides, he was atoning for his sins. Let us pass," Valerie said, but they only brandished guns, causing the customers in the club to make their way out.
Such occurrences were not uncommon in clubs owned by the mafia, so it was best for everyone to leave before things escalated.
Tahir, a trained fighter skilled with a gun, also drew his weapon and instructed Valerie, "Please get behind me."
Valerie did not argue, as Tahir was armed and she was not. Denzel must have chosen him for a reason.
While positioned behind Tahir, she listened to their words.
