1980 (#12) - Nikki's rejection, Walter's deadly heart attack and investigations on Tony

Although the situation at home with Greg is very tense, he finally wishes a very excited Nikki good work for the first shoot. Rose and Vincent thus provide Nikki with the address of the place where the service is to be carried out, and the girl's enthusiasm grows out of all proportion when she realizes she has to work in a luxurious villa, owned by the wealthy Walter Addison. All Nikki's joy, however, turns into a burning disappointment when she realizes that she is there not for a fashion service, but for a paid sex service. Nikki, disgusted by the fact that she has been tricked by Rose and Vincent, is bitterly disappointed by her stupidity and regrets not having listened to Greg at the time. Taken to a sleazy suburban hotel, Nikki then leaves when she finds herself in front of the rich and powerful Walter, who pretends to have sex with her. Nikki, strongly disappointed, refuses until she infuriates the man, who then tries to abuse her. Nikki opposes and tries to struggle unnecessarily, before the old man is suddenly struck by a heart attack and falls to the ground, Nikki soon realizes that the man is dead and finds herself in total panic. Frightened and not knowing what to do, Nikki naively decides to call Vincent and Rose who rush over and decide to make the corpse disappear by throwing it into the alleys of the city's slums. Here, the corpse is found by a gangster, Tony Baker, who doesn't believe his eyes at the sight of the rich man's wallet. The theft, however, costs Tony dearly, who is soon tracked down by the police and arrested for murder, despite the man claiming his innocence.