Chapter 196: Accused
Remo sat at the head of the long, polished table in his dimly lit office, his gaze piercing through the haze of cigar smoke that lingered in the air. The room was silent, save for the soft ticking of the antique clock on the wall.
"Gentlemen," he began, his voice low and commanding, "we have a situation."
His workers shifted uneasily in their seats, exchanging nervous glances as they waited for Remo to continue.
"I gave you all a chance to come clean," Remo continued, his eyes scanning the faces before him, searching for any hint of guilt. "But it seems one of you decided to test my patience."
A wave of tension washed over the room as the workers exchanged nervous glances, each one wondering if they were the target of Remo’s suspicion.
"I had to seek outside help," Remo said, his voice tinged with frustration. "Nicole was kind enough to assist me in uncovering the truth."
Whispers of confusion and fear rippled through the room as Remo’s words sank in. Nicole was not someone to be trifled with, and the fact that Remo had sought her help spoke volumes about the severity of the situation.
"Now," Remo said, leaning back in his chair and steepling his fingers beneath his chin.
A cold shiver ran down the spine of each worker as Remo’s lips curled into a sinister smile. They knew all too well what Remo was capable of when he was crossed, and the thought of being at his mercy sent a chill through their bones.