Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 127

“Did you have a rough day at the office, by any chance?” I probed.

It’s like he’s Jekyll and Hyde in the flesh.

When Dexter was around, he’s like a wolf ready to snap, but now he’s turned into a big, bulled

Caleb looked up at me, his voice a whisper, “You want me to collaborate with him, right?

“Collaborating is in the best interest of Langley Group. We have to separate personal grudges from business,” I said, perched on my desk, gazing out the window. “Only if you seal the deal with him can we shut their mouths.”

Caleb reached out and pulled me into his arms.

I lost my balance and tumbled into his embrace, ending up seated on his lap in an undeniably Intimate position.

Thankfully, the guy’s got long legs. If he were any shorter, I’d be on the floor.

“You…” I began, ready to snap at him, but he suddenly held me tight and said with a muffled tone. “Phoebe, they’re all picking on me.”

I felt a pang in my heart; it’s hard to not to feel this way.

I patted Caleb’s back, trying to soothe his troubled spirit. “Don’t worry, I’ve got your back.” I said.

Even if I can’t always protect myself, I mused.

as he called my

Who would you save?” He suddenly looked up at me. his gaze

a way of setting

question…” I nearly

seemed dead serious and kept waiting eagerly

him? Of course I’d

on Caleb’s face finally broke into a hint of a smile, and he buried his head in my chest again, “Phoebe… don’t

chest

one day become a

I have to choose between

Chapter 127

out for a bit. Stay put at the office, Eric will handle anything that comes up,” I whispered, my tone resembling that of an

grip tightened on my wrist with a hint of nervousness

voice.

“Meeting someone…”

had suddenly requested to see me, and I was curious

after all. Melody wouldn’t recognize me as Phoebe. If Stella didn’t believe me, how

intrigued. Why did Melody suddenly want to

like glue, either afraid I’d run away or that I’d once again

then checked the time. “I’m off to see Stella. I’ll bring

reluctant but let go

fancy running into you here.”