Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 405

Melody was playing a dangerous game, and I knew it. It wasn't just a hunch that Robin wouldn't abandon us, and that he'd find me and Stella-it was a calculated guess. So, Melody's decision to stay hidden was a trap to lure me in? To take me out when I least expected it?

The thought sent shivers down my spine. Melody wanted to take over my life, and the only way to do that was to get rid of me.

"Something's off about Melody," Robin began, but before he could finish his thought, the staircase beneath us trembled.

"Watch out!"

"Phoebe!"

In a split second, the staircase shattered, leaving a gaping, dark void that seemed to lead straight to the basement of this 17-story nightmare.

Colin, panicked, tried to rush forward but was luckily caught by Bran, saving him from tumbling into the abyss.

"Colin!" My heart clenched, and I yelled his name as I teetered on the edge of the broken floor.

pebbles that took an age to echo back up to us, a terrifying testament to the depth below. Looking up at me, Colin's eyes were filled with a mix of panic and hurt, as if despite our proximity, an insurmountable gap lay

to the void, his

me on the 15th floor," I said, trying to inject a note

get away from the edge, will ya? If you fall, your wife's gonna have my head," Bran muttered, pulling Colin back from the brink. Colin's gaze hardened

averted his eyes, guiltily looking away. "There's gotta

find a way in," I said, glancing at Robin. There

But the fool wasn't

to be Melody and Dexter finding their way to us. As the wall opened, James, fueled by rage,

attack was full of lethal intent, but I sidestepped smoothly, watching as he stumbled towards

fell, but Robin, ever the hero, grabbed him by the collar at the last second. I knew

warned James, stepping into the room where Melody and Dexter were indeed waiting. Dexter's eyes lit up with relief at seeing me, but

have collapsed. We need to find another way out," Robin explained, then turned to me. "What's our next

Phoebe, before her amnesia, was a genius. Let her lead us out," I said, pointing at Melody, my voice

sarcasm.

in her gaze. "Done

can't beat you at your