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 don't," stammered Wesley.

you," Graham

Wesley's mind went blank.

days in the police station had been

saying, "A starved camel is

had lost some of their former glory, they could effortlessly subdue him

afford to cross

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

everything I know!"

was pleased with Wesley's change in attitude. He poured himself a glass

want to know about Maisie," he said, fixing his gaze on Wesley. "As her former

into her, shouldn't

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

know Maisie

responded, unable to

me about her. Remember, there will be consequences if you lie

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