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.

Laura?” Arnold probed, taking a sip of his wine. His casual manner and tone made

her stay in her room,”

curving up in a

he doesn’t seem suspicious, Larry said to Dexter. They both

he carried himself confidently, speaking in high spirits with the guests, left no room for

Summer was walking towards Dexter; her eyes

his secretary?”

around the garden, his eyes searching for Andy.

he is right now,” Dexter ordered, his voice

with innocence. “Dex, do I look beautiful today?” she asked, her singsong

in the night

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

“We have an urgent problem to attend to,” he responded quickly, trying to put an end to the

“Dex, I heard you’ve been looking

a forced chuckle, his eyes

her. Are

as he replied, “You don’t need to

the one at fault, Summer commented, her eyes locked on Dexter’s. “Anyone

bear to hear her anymore. “You know me too

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