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.

voice was low as he called

and I both fell into a lake? Who would you save?” He suddenly looked up

his eyes always had a way of

a childish question…” I nearly laughed.

kept waiting eagerly for

him? Of course I’d save

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

my chest at the thought.

situation one day become

choose between Caleb and Dexter?

Chapter 127

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

my wrist with

voice.

“Meeting someone…”

suddenly requested to see me, and

all. Melody wouldn’t recognize me as Phoebe. If Stella didn’t believe me, how could Melody possibly accept it

did Melody suddenly want to meet

Colin was sticking to me like glue,

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

let go all

fancy running into you here.”