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.

a sip of his wine. His casual manner and tone made it

wasn’t feeling well, so I had her stay in her room,” Zach said confidently,

lips curving up in a

Larry said to Dexter. They both

in high spirits with the guests, left

was walking towards Dexter;

his secretary?”

he looked around the garden, his eyes

he is right

her eyes sparkling with innocence. “Dex, do I look beautiful today?” she

always, Summer was breathtakingly beautiful; her eyes shone like stars in the night sky. Dexter forced a warm

answer, then turned to his secretary. “Mr. Peeple, where are you headed

was caught off guard by Summer’s question. “We have an urgent problem to attend to,” he

no longer sparkling with light. “Dex, I heard you’ve been looking for Josie. Have

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

find her. Are you searching

smile faltered as he replied, “You

commented, her eyes locked on Dexter’s. “Anyone else could’ve understood your

couldn’t bear to hear her anymore. “You know me too well,” he responded,

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