"D*mn it, this idiot is challenging me.”
Nixon's subordinates sneered at Walter for being overconfident, however, they weren't laughing anymore the next moment.
Walter's attack utterly routed them.
Novalee was worried that she almost called the police, but then she was dumbfounded by Walter's miraculous ability.
Was this really the same Walter she knew?
Nixon realised that Walter was a martial arts practitioner and he was being snookered now. He wished to save his subordinates but to no avail. Even he himself was subdued.
Walter said with a smile, "You punks want to fight me? It seems like Zendaya doesn't understand me at all. Go back and tell her that when I was in the army, you runts wouldn't be qualified enough to be my opponents. Got it?"
His tough talk surprised Novalee.
Nixon was regretful to find that Walter was a veteran, and he shouldn't have underestimated his opponent.
"What's wrong? Sounds like you're not convinced?
Let me show you what I'm capable of."
Amidst the conversation, Walter beat them once again. They could only parry his blows without being able to hit back. Some of them would even be hospitalized for a month.
"You know what to report to your boss."
After some stretches to loosen up, he got back to his car.
Novalee looked at him blankly.
"Have you fallen in love with me?"
Walter felt that he had finally restored his image in front of Novalee.
He ran his hand through his hair and displayed a smug smile, "Do you realize I'm an attractive guy now?"
Novalee nodded subconsciously, but then she realized that she had been mesmerized by Walter. His smug look didn't sit with her right. Hence, she couldn't help but say, "You're absolutely full of yourself. Bear in mind that though you are good at fighting, you're still a playboy."
"My gosh, why am I still a 'playboy' to you? Are you blind?"
Walter was not happy at being regarded as that.
Novalee chuckled and said softly, "Let's go. It's quite troublesome if someone else sees us."
"That's nothing wrong with self-defense. They're way too weak."
Despite his words, Walter drove out his car of the mountain road.
"Do you think that our project will be called off after Dakari and Zendaya treated us this way, and their subordinates were then beaten up by you?"
Novalee thought about their unfavorable situation on the road.
"Well, do you really think that I'm putting all my eggs in one basket?"
Walter was amused by Novalee's innocence.
"Dakari is an influential man here. We can't carry out our plan if he does not agree with us."
"Silly gal, business is much complicated than you expect. There's a lot to learn if you want to succeed. Follow me. I'll take you to see someone."
Walter turned his car in a different direction.
"Where are we heading?" asked Novalee.
Novalee was a little uneasy. Unexpected things happened whenever Walter was around. She had no clue what would happen next, or what Walter would do.
She couldn't figure him out.
Perceiving that Novalee was staring at himself,
Walter said narcissistically, "Realised my merits now? Did you fall in love with me?"
"Shut up!"
Novalee quickly turned around.
This man was capable, but he was way too narcissistic.
Meanwhile, Novalee admired the scenery outside the car till Walter pulled over his car in front of a club.
"Why did you bring me here?"
"Don't be afraid. I swear that I have no ill intentions towards you."
Walter felt that Novalee must have some misunderstanding towards him. Otherwise, why did she look so defensive?
Novalee was slightly embarrassed.
She followed Walter into the club after getting down from the car.
This club was lavishly decorated and it was members-only.
Novalee seemed to be overwhelmed by the luxurious surroundings and brand new experience of entering a club.
Walter had already gotten used to Novalee's old-fashioned behavior after knowing her for quite some time. Mischievously he said, "Even water costs a hundred dollars here. So go easy on it."
"I don't think I will..."
Her funny reaction made him laugh.
"I'm just stringing you along! How naive you are."
"Stop picking on me, Walter."
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