Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 273

Caleb, your grandpa passed away, and you’re up to bat for the funeral, Henry said, his Yolce somber as he stepped out of the car.

I eyed him with suspicion, knowing full well his visit wasn’t solely motivated by funeral arrangements.

“Your grandpa’s body is still at the morgue, waiting for a direct family member to sign off on the cremation. You wouldn’t want to leave him in limbo, would you?” Henry said, his face the picture of compassion, like a concerned elder fretting over his kin.

I frowned, realizing the true situation as I spotted the line of cars behind him, packed with reporters.

Brendan’s death was big news in the business world, and with the media circus that followed, Henry had to play his part to the hilt.

I stepped in front of Colin, speaking softly. “Colin, don’t be scared…”

With the media on our heels, Colin was safe for now.

They surely wouldn’t dare to harm him under the glaring spotlight.

Out of sight, Henry’s eyes sharpened with anger. He was irate that his attempt to dispatch Caleb on the way to the mental institution days earlier had failed, and now, with the media swarming, his hands were tied.

to the person holding Melody to

back behind Colin with a tense air.

Colin trusted him.

never

has a wild streak could keep him home,” Henry said with a smile, playing the doting elder to perfection in front of

a businessman too, no different at heart than

my gratitude today. Let’s save it for the charity gala when we can discuss the partnership between our two families in detail,” Henry said, extending his hand to

potential alliance

as the master of the Langley Group, announcing a partnership with the Fitzgerald Group in full view of the media as a power play

1/2

12:37

at Colin, anxious, but a barely perceptible

you. Just play along for

follow my lead and watch for the right

flickering with fear. “Phoebe will

a tear. “Grandpa’s passing has hit Caleb hard. He’s been working through his grief, and he’ll step up to lead

zeroed in on Colin. He seemed to despise the attention but didn’t shy away.