Wesley entered the room and noticed that Graham was the only person there. The dish on the table emitted a steady stream of steam into the air. A layer of fiery red chili oil coated its surface, resembling a python's tongue poised to engulf him and drag him to the depths of hell.

Upon looking up, Wesley met Graham's sly gaze, which left him so startled that his knees buckled, and he tumbled to the ground.

Graham flatly remarked, "What's with the courtesy, Mebane? It occurs to me that we were almost family!"

Sweat poured down Wesley's face as he remained motionless on the floor.

Graham instructed his men to assist Wesley to a seat on the opposite chair. It was a stark contrast to his earlier arrogant demeanor when he was intoxicated.

Graham regarded Wesley with contempt.

During their engagement, Wesley had never met Maisie's family. His constant overseas travels left him with little time to do so. Moreover, he held a low opinion of her maternal family, deeming it unnecessary to meet them. Little did he anticipate that he would encounter Wesley under such circumstances.

"Mebane, my wounds haven't fully healed," he said coldly. "But I secured your release. Do you know why?"

"I-I don't," stammered Wesley.

the truth from you," Graham replied, staring

Wesley's mind went blank.

had been strangely comfortable, possibly due to the Bayers'

their former glory, they could effortlessly subdue him like a bothersome fly. He couldn't afford to

ground, he implored, "Mr. Bayer, please, tell me... What do you want to

himself a glass of wine and downed

fixing his gaze on Wesley. "As her former brother-in-law, you should

Graham had conducted an investigation, even discovering his divorce from

part of the family for years. You must know Maisie quite well," Graham mused as he swirled

Wesley responded, unable to

tell me about her. Remember, there will be

to divulge everything

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