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.

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

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

his lips curving

doesn’t seem suspicious, Larry said to Dexter. They both kept their eyes

way he carried himself confidently, speaking in high spirits with the guests, left no room

Summer was walking towards Dexter; her eyes

his secretary?”

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

right now,” Dexter

eyes sparkling with innocence. “Dex, do I look

in the night sky.

his answer, then turned to

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

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

eyes darkening with

help you find her. Are you searching for her

as he replied, “You don’t

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