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.

low as he called my

would you save?” He suddenly

hesitated; his eyes always had a way

childish question…” I

dead serious and kept

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

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

fluttered in my chest

this hypothetical situation one day become a

I have to choose between Caleb and Dexter?

Chapter 127

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

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

voice.

“Meeting someone…”

had suddenly requested to see me, and

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

I was intrigued. Why did Melody suddenly want to

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

glance, then checked the time. “I’m off to see Stella. I’ll bring you back

reluctant but let go

fancy running into you