Chapter 540 Recognized

The door of the study had been locked from the inside, which meant that no one could have entered the room. This allowed them to exit the basement safely without getting caught.

Arnold placed his hat over Josie’s head as they left the room, hoping to draw attention away from her.

To their surprise, Zach arrived at the garden, dressed in a suit and tie as he mingled with the guests. He had the poise of a gentleman, but they knew this was just a façade.

“I want to thank you all for coming to Summer’s birthday party today,” Zach announced, raising a glass of champagne.

Arnold raised his glass to Zach, his lips curling into a smirk. “Zach.”

Zach turned around to face him and greeted him with a slight nod. “Arnold.”

“I thought you’d be here earlier, Arnold said, walking over to Zach and blocking his view of the villa.

Zach smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “The whole of Wavery knows how much you care for Summer. I could never be as attentive to her as you are, even though I’m her brother.”

Everyone in the crowd chuckled politely at Zach’s remarks.

wine. His casual manner and tone made it seem as if he hadn’t just witnessed a horrific scene before

I had her stay

his lips curving up in a

Russell, he doesn’t seem suspicious, Larry said to Dexter.

high spirits with

was walking towards Dexter;

is his

the garden, his eyes searching for Andy. “I don’t see

out where he is right now,” Dexter ordered,

sparkling with innocence. “Dex, do I look beautiful today?”

stars in the night

chuckled shyly at his answer, then turned to his secretary. “Mr. Peeple, where are

demeanor, even though he was caught off guard by Summer’s question. “We have an urgent

longer sparkling with light. “Dex, I heard

eyes darkening with an inscrutable

find her. Are you searching for her

Dexter’s smile faltered as he replied,

the one at fault, Summer commented, her eyes locked on Dexter’s. “Anyone else could’ve

know me too well,” he responded, his lips pressed into

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