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.

His voice was low as

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

a way of

a childish question…”

serious and kept waiting eagerly for

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

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

my chest at

this hypothetical situation one day become a

I have to choose

Chapter 127

handle anything that comes up,” I

you headed?” Caleb’s grip tightened on my wrist with a hint

voice.

“Meeting someone…”

me, and I was curious

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

did Melody suddenly want to

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

out on your first day?” I warned him with a glance, then checked the time.

reluctant but let

into

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