Abby sat in her office, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the desk as her mind raced through a whirlwind of emotions. The shattered phone lay in pieces on the floor, but her rage had cooled just enough to begin thinking clearly. She had always known Nicole was a threat, but now she could see it all clearly: Nicole wanted to take Remo from her, and she was willing to use any means to do so. But Abby wasn't going to let her win. She couldn't. Nicole had to be dealt with, and she had to be dealt with permanently.
The sudden ring of her office phone startled her out of her thoughts. She glanced at the caller ID—Remo. Her heart skipped a beat as she reached for the phone, her hands trembling slightly. Forcing herself to breathe, she pressed the answer button.
"Abby?" Remo's deep voice came through, calm but with an edge of concern. "I saw the news."
Her grip on the phone tightened, but she kept her voice steady. "So, you know?"
