Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 341

The incessant barking of Coly in the backyard was a dead giveaway – someone had definitely hopped the fence.

Coly, ever the vigilant watchdog, could sense the slightest disturbance, often catching what human ears would miss.

Colin's decision to sell his shares in the Langley Group to the All-Stars Consortium had sent shockwaves throughout the company. The sudden involvement of the All-Stars Consortium and their upper echelon's swift takeover had undoubtedly ruffled the feathers of the Langley family, with Henry at the helm, leaving them seething.

Panic-stricken, I thrust open the door, my pounding heart finally settling as I slumped against the door frame, gasping for air.

In that moment, I had to admit, despite the past, the current me was genuinely worried for Colin.

“Phoebe…” Colin's voice was slurred, clearly inebriated. Curled up at the foot of the bed, he clutched his knees, his gaze clouded with confusion as he looked at me.

Relief washed over me as I approached the figure sprawled on the floor, treading gingerly.

"Are you hurt?" I crouched in front of Colin, whispering the question.

His usually pallid face was speckled with droplets of blood, which somehow made him look both alluring and ethereal.

unseen force, I reached out to wipe the blood from his face, only for my hand to be seized by him under his

with an intensity that seemed to burn. “Phoebe… it’s not

as Colin's eyes bore into me, as if he

head up and enveloped me in an embrace, his voice thick with alcohol. “Phoebe… what’s

of liquor on him, I let out a resigned sigh. “Eric, take care of

I hadn't rushed to check if the person was dead but had first seen to

did Colin's fervent gaze mean that I finally put him

The silly man!

said after checking the intruder's

watched as both Eric and I exhaled

it, his body smeared with the intruder's blood, hair a mess.

probably truly drunk, constantly murmuring my

was whiny, clinging

sighed. Now he wasn't playing dumb

was truly drunk or not, he desperately

up. You're filthy…" I said