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.

from you," Graham replied, staring at him

Wesley's mind went blank.

the police station 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

he implored, "Mr. Bayer, please, tell me... What do you want to know? I'll divulge everything I

pleased with Wesley's change in attitude. He poured himself

on Wesley. "As her former

stunned. Graham had conducted an investigation, even discovering

family for years. You must know Maisie quite well," Graham mused as

Wesley responded, unable

about her. Remember, there will

took a deep breath and began to divulge everything he knew

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