Chapter 468

"You still believe in a black and white world?" Griffin asked. Nicole chuckled. "Sure do. I even dream of being a superhero, bringing peace to the world." Their shared laughter broke the tension, and they continued chatting over dinner and drinks. As the night wore on, Griffin passed out at the table. Nicole was no different. However, a sudden, urgent alarm ringing at her foot jolted her awake. She rubbed her eyes as she got up from the dining table, and her first priority was to figure out how to take control of the entire villa's surveillance system. The whole point of her feigned drunkenness was for this purpose. She stumbled outside, grabbed a bottle of water on her way out, and gulped it down in frustration. As she reached outside, the warm, yellow lights illuminated her steps. Nicole counted her paces until she reached a small electrical box. Then, she "accidentally" spilled the water, causing sparks and flashes inside the box. Looking up, she saw a ring of black smoke qu