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 your

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

the truth from you," Graham replied,

Wesley's mind went blank.

few days in the police station had been strangely comfortable, possibly due

him of the saying, "A starved

of their former glory, they could

afford

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

everything I know!"

himself a glass of wine and downed it

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

into her,

was stunned. Graham had conducted an investigation, even discovering

for years. You must know Maisie quite

Wesley responded, unable

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

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