Secrets hidden

Nicole took a leisurely sip of her wine, the deep crimson liquid swirling elegantly in her glass as she fixed Remo with a mischievous smile. Her eyes danced with an enigmatic glint, as if she held a secret that she was itching to share.

Remo narrowed his eyes at her, his senses on high alert. He knew that look – it was the same one she had worn right before dropping a bombshell during their earlier conversation. Whatever Nicole had on her mind, it was sure to be trouble.

Nicole set down her wine glass with deliberate care, her gaze fixed intently on Remo as if measuring his reaction. "I've been doing some digging," she began, her voice low and conspiratorial. "And I've uncovered some information that I think you'll find... intriguing."

Remo leaned forward, his interest piqued despite himself. "Go on," he urged, his voice barely above a whisper.