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.

casual manner and tone made it seem as if he hadn’t

had her stay in her room,” Zach said

lips curving up

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

he carried himself confidently, speaking in high

Dexter; her

is his secretary?” he

as he looked around the garden, his eyes searching for Andy. “I

right now,” Dexter ordered,

look beautiful today?”

stars in the night sky. Dexter forced a warm

to his secretary. “Mr. Peeple, where

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

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

forced chuckle, his eyes darkening with an inscrutable

her. Are

back a single word. Dexter’s smile faltered as he replied, “You don’t need

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

“You know me too well,” he responded, his lips

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