Chapter 18. Natasha
After a short rest, Nolan got up and headed outside for a swim to clear his mind.
Klaue wasn't around the villa that day most likely off handling the aftermath of their last escape.
Though Klaue had made his fortune through Vibranium trafficking, he wasn't one to sit idle. He still ran several businesses to support his scientific endeavors.
Losing two safehouses, especially the mountainside lab had cost him dearly. That particular base had been a vital research site, and while most of the data had been backed up, the loss was still significant.
As Nolan stepped out of the pool and reached for a towel, a curvy woman approached and handed one to him.
"Thanks," he replied instinctively. When he looked up, he was met with a cascade of red waves and eyes brimming with charm.
Eastern European, the woman gave him a dazzling smile and introduced herself, "I'm Natalia Norseman. Mr. Klaue assigned me as your new secretary."
Nolan immediately realized who she was. 'Klaue, you sly bastard. You sent me her?'
This wasn't right. Nolan wasn't supposed to be on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s radar...
Which meant they weren't targeting him they were targeting Klaue. And it just so happened that Klaue, looking to hire a secretary for Nolan, unwittingly opened the door.
"Background check came out clean"... Of course it did. S.H.I.E.L.D. agents had a dozen identities apiece. Clean as a whistle, naturally.