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.

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

feeling well, so I had her stay

smiled, his lips curving up

Larry said to Dexter. They

he carried himself confidently, speaking in high spirits with the guests, left

Dexter; her eyes

is his

garden, his eyes searching for Andy. “I don’t see him anywhere,” he

he is right now,”

I look beautiful

shone like stars in the night sky. Dexter forced a

shyly at his answer, then turned to his secretary. “Mr. Peeple, where

guard by Summer’s question. “We have an urgent

sparkling with light. “Dex, I heard you’ve been

forced chuckle, his eyes darkening with an inscrutable expression. “Who

her. Are you searching for

didn’t hold back a single word. Dexter’s smile faltered as he replied, “You don’t need to bother

one at fault, Summer commented, her eyes locked on Dexter’s. “Anyone else could’ve understood your situation at that

her anymore. “You know me too well,” he responded, his lips

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