Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter) novel Chapter 304

"I don't want to see you anymore," I said, turning away.

Dexter stood there, motionless, his silhouette tinged with a hint of dejection. He exchanged some words with Wendy, but I couldn't catch what they said.

Anyway, the Fitzgeralds... I was starting to have my doubts about them too.

Wendy was no simpleton, Dexter had been played by Melody and Damian for a fool, Hailey was hardly ever in Sea City, and Dexter’s father seemed to have a lady friend on the side... He was practically invisible in the Fitzgerald household.

And now, Dexter was the only one holding the Fitzgerald fort.

"Foebe Larson!" Just as I reached the garden, Melody's voice, thick with fury, called out to me.

I tugged on Dexter's shirt, taunting her on purpose. "What's the matter? Can't handle it? Then just tell me what I want to know..."

"You'll leave if I tell you?" Melody eyed me warily.

She finally caved.

"Sure," I nodded.

"Fine..." Melody squinted her eyes, scheming clearly written all over her face. "There's a charity ball in a few days. The CEO of All-Stars Consortium will be there in person. I have insider info on where he's staying, which room at the hotel."

"How can I trust you?" I asked, unimpressed.

"Bring backup if you want. It's just business, nothing shady. If I'm lying... well, you can always keep fighting me for Dexter," Melody spat out through clenched teeth.

"Alright, give me the address." I reached out for the room details.

Reluctantly, Melody pulled out her phone, typed something, and let me snap a picture.

With the room number secured, I flashed Melody a smile. "Best of luck... may you and Dexter have a happily ever after."

Melody gritted her teeth. "Your sarcasm isn't needed."

I ignored her, my mission accomplished. I had to leave the Fitzgerald estate and quickly figure out a way to rescue Colin.

With the constant threat of being drugged, my life was hanging by a thread.

After leaving the Fitzgeralds, I called Eric.

Eric told me to lay low and stay out of sight.

I had overlooked one thing, though - Melody.