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

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

you," Graham replied,

Wesley's mind went blank.

been strangely

starved camel is bigger

their former

afford

ground, he implored, "Mr. Bayer, please, tell me... What do you want

everything I know!"

He poured himself a glass of wine and downed

his gaze on Wesley. "As her former brother-in-law, you should

into her, shouldn't

stunned. Graham had conducted an

been part of the family for years. You must know

responded, unable to

her. Remember, there will

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