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.

and tone made

her stay in her room,” Zach said

lips curving up

Larry said to Dexter. They both

confidently, speaking in high spirits with the guests, left

walking towards Dexter; her eyes focused on

is his

his eyes

he is right now,” Dexter

with innocence. “Dex, do I look beautiful today?” she asked, her singsong

was breathtakingly beautiful; her eyes shone like stars in the night sky. Dexter forced a warm smile.

at his answer, then turned to

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

no longer sparkling with light. “Dex, I heard you’ve been looking for Josie.

his eyes darkening with an inscrutable expression.

you find her. Are you searching for her

faltered as he replied, “You don’t need to bother yourself with

locked on Dexter’s. “Anyone

anymore. “You know me too well,” he responded, his lips pressed into

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