Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 70

“Mr. Fitzgerald, you owe me an explanation!” Brendan’s voice was thick with anger as he spoke, Melody looked terrified, her eyes wide as she glanced at me, clearly afraid of stirring up trouble for Dexter. “Foebe, President Langley, I didn’t mean it that way…”

“Grandpa, she’s been listening.” I said, nodding towards the nanny standing nearby.

The nanny nodded in acknowledgment. “Yes.”

Melody clung to Dexter’s arm, her nerves palpable. “Dexter… I…”

“Mr. Fitzgerald, when you’re picking a secretary, you’ve got to keep your eyes peeled for skill, not just someone easy on the eyes,” Brendan sald sternly. “I’ve heard rumors about you and your secretary. Better straighten things out when you get back, or you’ll ruin the partnership between our families!”

Dexter knew he had to smooth things over. “Understood.”

Melody was on the verge of tears, the height of distress. She shot me a resentful look, then turned to Dexter. “Dexter…”

But Dexter’s voice was low and firm. “Let’s head back.”

With a bite of her lip, Melody turned and ran off.

cold smirk. Brendan had been stewing lately, and here was

retreating figure, a

Ridiculous!

only pick on the weak.

an orphan with no parents to stand up for me, dependent on the kindness of others. They knew they could bully me with no consequences, no big scene to

to him, for the engagement he couldn’t shake off.

just Dexter for you, his love cheap and fickle.

feeling well. I’m going to head upstairs,” I said, climbing the staircase and casting a glance

remained on me, deep and complex.

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Chapter 70

sent the nanny away and peered out the second–floor

me.” Having left the Langley estate, I

Melody at the party. It was just the beginning.

starting with Hank

every day, as if he’s not scared to drink himself to death,” Stella scoffed. “I’m keeping an eye on him.