Chapter 211

“Got any dirt for me?” I said with a half–smirk.

I needed the connections just as much as Melody did. Better to strike first than to take the hits. With Dexter laid up, it was my chance to solidify Colin’s standing in the Langley Group. Otherwise, we’d be sitting ducks. Although it felt like someone had my back, cutting ties with Henry and his son left me feeling like I was walking on eggshells in the Langley family.

Melody was clearly reluctant.

“If you don’t want to talk, fine by me.” I headed for the door.

“I found out…the president of All–Stars Consortium will be at a charity gala in Sea City on the first of next month. It’s a fundraiser for orphanages, organized by the local chamber of commerce.” Melody’s grip on my wrist tightened. “That’s all I know. The guy’s a legend in the business world, untouchable. Nobody dares cross him. We each fend for ourselves, but…don’t ruin my chances.”

Her voice was shaky. She was afraid I’d play dirty.

“Ha, you think you’ll even make it to next month?” I shrugged off her hand, “How much faith do you have in that face of yours? You think every man has the same blind spot as Dexter? A man at the helm of All–Stars Consortium isn’t just high status – he’s not going to be some young stud. I heard he’s a septuagenarian, and you’re ready to swallow your pride for that? Brutal.”

on Melody was

beauty, she didn’t seem to have any other tricks up her sleeve. Getting into the Fitzgerald Group

figure like the president of All–Stars Consortium falling for Melody? Surely he wouldn’t be as

to my wrist in panic, “Help me out. If I can get in with the president of All–Stars Consortium, I can help you too. Just

find out you’re hunting for a new man before he’s even cold?” I asked sharply.

this for Dexter. Getting in with the president of All–Stars Consortium

tired of her nonsense. “Want my protection? Okay,

do it without any other

was quite an audience in that hospital. room.” I scoffed. settling down next

Chapter 211

at me with venom in her eyes, wishing she could tear me apart. She

bench, relieved when I returned and took my hand, “Phoebe, she’s not worth

Colin, “She won’t

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