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

I both fell into a lake? Who would you save?”

his eyes always had a way of setting off fireworks inside me.

question…” I nearly

seemed dead serious and kept

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

finally broke into a hint of a smile, and he buried

chest at

situation one day become a

choose between Caleb

Chapter 127

put at the office, Eric will handle anything that

my wrist with a hint of nervousness

voice.

“Meeting someone…”

see me,

me as Phoebe. If Stella didn’t believe me,

was intrigued. Why did Melody

you.” It seemed like Colin was sticking to me like glue, either afraid I’d run away

warned him with a glance, then checked the time.

but let go

running into you