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.

said coldly. "But I secured your

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

the truth from you," Graham

Wesley's mind went blank.

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

"A starved camel

former glory, they

He couldn't afford to cross

please, tell me... What do you want to know?

everything I know!"

in attitude. He poured himself a glass of wine

said, fixing his gaze on

insights into her,

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

years. You must know Maisie quite well,"

Wesley responded, unable to

about her. Remember, there will

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