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.

stewing lately, and here was someone foolish

figure, a

Ridiculous!

these people only pick

dependent on the kindness of others. They knew they could bully me with no consequences, no big

the pros and cons. To him, I was insignificant. He resented me for clinging to him, for the engagement he couldn’t shake off. He once claimed

Dexter for you, his love cheap and fickle.

I’m not feeling well. I’m going to head upstairs,” I said, climbing the staircase and

remained on me,

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away and peered out the second–floor window. Seeing

it’s me.” Having left the Langley estate, I called Stella. “Have you found where Hank is?”

embarrass Melody at the party. It was just the beginning. I planned to peel away at

course, starting with Hank was the first

every day, as if he’s not scared to drink himself to death,”