Chapter 540 Recognized

The door of the study had been locked from the inside, which meant that no one could have entered the room. This allowed them to exit the basement safely without getting caught.

Arnold placed his hat over Josie’s head as they left the room, hoping to draw attention away from her.

To their surprise, Zach arrived at the garden, dressed in a suit and tie as he mingled with the guests. He had the poise of a gentleman, but they knew this was just a façade.

“I want to thank you all for coming to Summer’s birthday party today,” Zach announced, raising a glass of champagne.

Arnold raised his glass to Zach, his lips curling into a smirk. “Zach.”

Zach turned around to face him and greeted him with a slight nod. “Arnold.”

“I thought you’d be here earlier, Arnold said, walking over to Zach and blocking his view of the villa.

Zach smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “The whole of Wavery knows how much you care for Summer. I could never be as attentive to her as you are, even though I’m her brother.”

Everyone in the crowd chuckled politely at Zach’s remarks.

tone

feeling well, so I had her stay in her room,” Zach said

lips curving up

suspicious, Larry said to Dexter. They both

in high spirits

walking towards Dexter; her eyes

his secretary?” he inquired.

frowned as he looked around the garden, his eyes searching for Andy. “I don’t see

is right now,” Dexter ordered, his

innocence. “Dex, do I look beautiful today?” she asked, her singsong voice filtering through the air.

beautiful; her eyes shone like stars in the night sky. Dexter forced a warm smile. “You’re always

shyly at his answer, then turned to his secretary. “Mr. Peeple,

he was caught off guard by Summer’s question. “We have an urgent problem to attend to,” he responded quickly, trying to

sparkling with light. “Dex, I heard you’ve been

let out a forced chuckle, his eyes darkening with an inscrutable expression. “Who told you?”

help you find her. Are you searching for her

Dexter’s smile faltered as he replied, “You don’t need to bother yourself with

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