Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 318

I was brimming with confidence, certain that if I could just get a face-to-face with the president of the All-Stars Consortium, I could bring him around to our way of thinking and secure a partnership.

Surely, that was a better bet than risking it all on a shaky deal with Henry.

Colin paused, his gaze lifting to meet Eric's, who had somehow materialized at the doorway without a sound. "Phoebe, let Eric handle this."

I hesitated, a knot of worry tightening in my stomach at the thought of Eric flying solo on this one.

"Trust Eric; he's a pro," Colin whispered, his grip on my hand growing firmer. "He's got this."

My eyes flicked to Eric, who gave me a reassuring nod, though a trace of guilt shadowed his features. He probably felt bad for not being able to protect me on Colin's behalf.

"Sir, ma'am, don't worry, I'll handle the charity gala," Eric said softly.

He remained just beyond the threshold, not stepping into the room, but I could see the bruises on his face and the scrapes on his arms.

Ever since Colin had been admitted to the psychiatric ward, Eric seemed to be running at full tilt. Though I didn't know what exactly he was up to, I couldn't shake the feeling that he and Colin were keeping too much from me.

Just like Julian had hinted, had the Langley family's fortunes been Colin's doing all along?

Was it true?

and it won't last long," I said, locking eyes with Eric again. I needed to be sure he could

"Got

I let out a breath.

walking around, and why'd you go pulling out your IV?" The nurse

heaven's sake, you're a grown man. Don't you know to call for a nurse

held me close, refusing to

patient. Go get your

a choked mix

okay?" I soothed him back down to

nurse had fixed him up and left,

silent, just

speak either, letting him have

my forehead – probably the

I called his name softly, looking up to find him drifting off into

were brief; soon he was deep in

heavy sedatives in his system, dulling his

more he sleeps, the better he'll feel when he wakes up," Finn