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.

was low as he

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

his eyes always had a way of setting off fireworks

a childish question…”

dead serious and kept

anything to do with him? Of course I’d save you,” I

Caleb’s face finally broke into a hint of a smile, and he buried his head in my chest

in my chest at the

this hypothetical situation one

choose between Caleb and

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Eric will handle anything that comes up,” I whispered, my tone

Caleb’s grip tightened on my

voice.

“Meeting someone…”

suddenly requested to see me, and I was curious

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

was intrigued. Why did Melody suddenly want

Colin was sticking to me like glue, either afraid I’d run away or that I’d once again

with a glance, then checked the time. “I’m off to

but let go all the

running into you here.”