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Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter and Phoebe) novel Chapter 90

Chapter 90 

Madam, as you’ve seen, there’s been a bit of a shakeup in the Langley family. There’s no one left now. Mr. Brendan’s had an accident, and so has Mr. SamuelThe only heirs left to the Langley legacy are Mr. Caleb and the child you’re carrying.Eric’s voice carried a weight of unspoken implications

Instinctively, I glanced down at my belly. Indeed, heavy lies the crown

The waters of the Langley family were deep, and now they seemed to be rising around me

Stella stood at the door, eyeing the throng of people with a hint of concern. Need help?” 

I shook my head. This is Langley business. You shouldn’t get involved. I’ll have the driver take you home.” 

Stella nodded, understanding her place

After Stella left, Eric and I made our way to the living room

It was full of people, with Henry Langley, Brendan’s cousin, taking the lead

The Langley Group, though a family business, was built from the ground up by Brendan. He brought the Langleys into the company to strengthen family bonds and support everyone, not anticipating that he was nurturing a den of tigers. Now, with the patriarch gone, they were all too eager to pounce on his estate

Mrs. Langley, this is Mr. Henry,Eric introduced

I nodded respectfully. Mr. Henry.” 

Henry just grunted

I knew I barely registered in his eyes

Mr. Henry, this is the eldest granddaughterinlaw you’ve met at the banquet, Ms. Foebe.Eric. continued

Henry said nothing, but a ruffianlooking man beside him spoke up. HaWith the old man’s son and grandson gone in a car crash, where does this granddaughterinlaw come from?” 

Brendan’s son Ethan Langley was officially married at twenty to Iris overseas. Caleb is rightfully the eldest grandson,said Eric, his voice steady

HaAn imbecile hidden away by the old man, the family’s greatest shame. Does a marriage certificate from another country even count? The Langley family has no heir now that the old man and Samuel are gone. The Langley fortune can’t just be taken by outsiders! You think you, some nobody assistant, can bring a girl over and steal what belongs to the Langleys?” 

The man slammed his hand on the table, glaring at me

If this had been before my rebirth, I might have cowered. Too bad for him; I’ve seen more of the 

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world than he ever will

Whether Caleb is the rightful heir of the Langley family is for the law to decide. He is Brendan’s eldest grandson, Ethan’s eldest son, my lawful husband, and the father of the child I carry!” 

I returned his gaze with icy eyes. If you’re all here out of concern for Brendan’s health, you have my respect. But if it’s for the inheritance you’ve come, I’m sorry to disappoint you! Butler, show these people out!” 

I gestured toward the door, my voice resolute

Bravo, bravo!Henry clapped, sneering like a fox. The old man sure was thorough in his planning.” 

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