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.

about Laura?” Arnold probed, taking a sip of his wine. His casual manner and tone made it seem as

so I had her stay in her

curving up in

Russell, he doesn’t seem suspicious, Larry said to Dexter. They both kept their eyes fixed

spirits with the guests, left

Summer was walking towards Dexter; her eyes

secretary?” he inquired.

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

is right now,” Dexter ordered, his

do I look beautiful today?” she

in the night sky.

turned to his

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

no longer sparkling with light. “Dex, I heard you’ve been

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

could help you find her. Are you searching for

Dexter’s smile faltered as he replied, “You

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