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.

fully healed," he said coldly. "But I secured your release. Do you know

"I-I don't," stammered Wesley.

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

Wesley's mind went blank.

been strangely comfortable, possibly due

starved camel

Bayers had lost some of their former glory, they could effortlessly

couldn't afford

tell

everything I know!"

with Wesley's change in attitude. He poured himself a glass of wine

want to know about Maisie," he said, fixing his gaze on Wesley. "As her former brother-in-law, you

insights into her, shouldn't

an investigation, even discovering his divorce

You must know Maisie quite well," Graham mused

Wesley responded, unable to

Remember, there will be consequences if you

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