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.

you," Graham replied, staring at him coldly

Wesley's mind went blank.

station had been strangely comfortable, possibly due to the Bayers' influence. It reminded him of the

lost some of their former glory, they could effortlessly subdue him

please, tell me... What do you

He poured himself a glass of wine

Wesley. "As her former brother-in-law, you should have some insights

was stunned. Graham had conducted an investigation,

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

Wesley responded,

Remember, there will

and began to divulge

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