Chapter 288: Her past
Remo parked his car a few blocks away from Nicole’s apartment, the evening shadows cloaking his sleek vehicle. He took a moment to collect himself before stepping out into the night, his footsteps echoing softly against the pavement. Despite the unease he felt, his expression remained stoic. He had to get to the bottom of Nicole’s sudden reappearance and her interest in Abby.
As he reached Nicole’s door, he took a deep breath and knocked, the sound reverberating through the hallway. It only took a few moments for the door to open, revealing Nicole dressed in a slinky black dress that left little to the imagination. Her eyes lit up with a mix of surprise and pleasure at the sight of him.
"Remo," she purred, leaning against the doorframe. "What a pleasant surprise."
Remo didn’t return her smile. "Nicole. We need to talk."
"Come in," she said, stepping aside to let him enter. The apartment was tastefully decorated, but Remo’s mind was focused on the task at hand. Nicole closed the door behind him and moved closer, her hand brushing against his arm. "Can I get you a drink?"
"No," Remo replied coldly, shrugging off her touch. "I’m not here for pleasantries. I want to know what you’re up to."
Nicole’s eyes sparkled with mischief. "Up to? Can’t a woman reconnect with an old friend without having an ulterior motive?"
"We were never friends," Remo said flatly. "And you know it. Why are you so interested in Abby?"
Nicole laughed softly, a seductive sound that made Remo’s skin crawl. "Always straight to the point, aren’t you? Well, since you’re here, why don’t we catch up? We had something special once, didn’t we?"