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.

wounds haven't fully healed," he said coldly. "But I secured

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

the truth from you," Graham replied, staring at him

Wesley's mind went blank.

police station had been strangely comfortable, possibly due to the Bayers'

him of the saying, "A starved camel is bigger than

some of their former glory, they

couldn't afford

ground, he implored, "Mr. Bayer, please, tell me... What do you want to know? I'll

everything I know!"

was pleased with Wesley's change in attitude. He poured himself a glass of wine and downed it in one

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

insights into her, shouldn't

was stunned. Graham had conducted an investigation, even discovering his divorce from

You must know Maisie quite well," Graham mused as he swirled his

responded, unable

tell me about her. Remember, there will

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