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.

I want the truth from you," Graham replied, staring at

Wesley's mind went blank.

had been strangely comfortable, possibly due to the Bayers' influence. It reminded him of the saying, "A starved camel is bigger

they could effortlessly

implored, "Mr. Bayer, please, tell me... What

Wesley's change in attitude. He poured himself a

Wesley. "As her former brother-in-law, you

an investigation,

know Maisie

responded, unable

Remember, there will

breath and began to divulge everything he knew about

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