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.

about Laura?” Arnold probed, taking a sip of his wine. His casual manner and tone made it seem as if he hadn’t just witnessed a horrific scene

feeling well, so I had her stay in her room,”

lips curving up in a

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

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

Summer was walking towards Dexter; her eyes

his secretary?”

eyes searching for

out where he is right now,” Dexter

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

in the night sky. Dexter forced a warm smile.

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

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

“Dex, I heard you’ve

a forced chuckle, his eyes darkening with an inscrutable expression.

you find her. Are you searching for

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

locked on Dexter’s. “Anyone else could’ve understood your situation at

to hear her anymore. “You know me too well,” he

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