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.

sip of his wine. His casual manner and tone made it seem

feeling well, so I had her stay in her room,” Zach said confidently,

his lips curving

Larry said to Dexter. They

he carried himself confidently, speaking in high spirits with the

Summer was walking towards Dexter;

his secretary?” he

as he looked around the garden, his eyes searching

where he is right now,” Dexter ordered, his voice

do I look beautiful today?” she asked, her singsong voice filtering through

stars in the night sky. Dexter

shyly at his answer, then turned to

was caught off guard by Summer’s question. “We have an urgent problem to attend to,” he responded quickly, trying to put an end to

sparkling with light. “Dex, I heard you’ve been looking for Josie. Have you

a forced chuckle, his eyes darkening with an

her. Are

Dexter’s smile faltered as he replied, “You don’t need to bother yourself

commented, her eyes locked on

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

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