Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 96

“Smack!”

Another slap flew from my hand. “Let that be a lesson in respect. I’m your elder sister, and Caleb, he’s your brother–in–law. Calling him an imbecile, do you have any idea who you’re messing with? You think you can cross the Langleys? Without their backing, do the Larsons really want to go bankrupt?”

Coraline just stood there, gobsmacked. She stared at me, trying to make sense of the sudden storm I had become–so different from the past.

I didn’t bother with her confusion and brushed past her, heading into the living room.

There, Foebe’s so–called father was perched on the sofa like some kind of dignitary.

Seeing me, he put on a welcoming act. “Ah, there you are, Foebe. Take a seat. You’re a hero to the Langley family now. You’ll need to take good care of that little one you’re carrying.

I managed a smile, eyeing this ‘father‘ of mine. “You’re right, Dad. This baby is the Langley’s sole heir. Once it’s born, it will be the future head of the family.”

My “father” Anthony Larson gave me a scrutinizing look and spoke nonchalantly. “Seems like you’ve figured things out, huh?”

I stayed silent, waiting for him to continue.

“Now that Brendan’s out of the picture and Samuel has no chance of taking over, you’ve got a hold of that ‘fool. Take care of the baby, and you’ll be the real head of the Langleys,” Anthony

ventured.

wanted–to use me as

what was his leverage?

the Langley household,” I boasted, puffing myself up like a peacock. I wanted to see

who must have taken her sweet time coming to terms with the slaps, barged in, outraged. “Dad,

important matters? Have you no sense of decorum, no poise befitting a lady of stature? Get out!” I scolded

Coraline bit back.

realizing I was getting too big for my

she doing interrupting?” I asked in a low voice

testing each other’s limits, so let’s test them

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Anthony

shocked: Anthony had never dismissed her like that before.

she protested weakly.

waved her

her way.

kept quiet, leaning back on the sofa, eyes on