Love Drug Novel

Chapter 131 A Morning Aftermath Finished Trevors sharp , dark eyes fixed on Peyton , searching her words for any trace of falsehood .

His last clear memory .

I was holding Summer , kissing her .

Yet , when I awoke , it was Peyton lying beside me .

Peytons scalp prickled under his intense stare , her heart racing with fear that he might see through her.

Trevor pulled his gaze away , regaining his composure .

Get dressed first .

Well talk after , he said , leaving the bedroom for the suites living TOOTIL A tangle of frustration constricted his chest , making it hard to breathe .

He lit a cigarette , inhaled deeply few times , and exhaled a slow stream of smoke that veiled the faint redness in his eyes Peyton emerged in a blue skirt , her expression a blend of innocence and subtle grievance .

Trevors eyes flicked to her , his brows creasing at the sight of the blue dress .

Trevor thought to himself , Had I mistaken her for Summer ? His head pounded , his stomach twisted , and his body ached as if stabbed repeatedly , but he forced himself to stay composed .

Peyton , lets pretend this never happened .

Trevor said .

Her eyes widened , tears brimming instantly .

She couldnt believe his words .

Peyton thought , I thought waking up together would shift our relationship , not end in this rejection .

I wasnt a virgin , but I was still a respectable woman , how could he dismiss me like this ? Trevor , what did you say ? Did I hear you wrong ? Peyton asked .

He leaned forward , elbows on his knees , head in his hands , eyes lowered .

Im sorry .

Peyton shook her head , stifling a sob .

I dont want an apology .

I want you ! Trevor , I love you , Ive always loved you .

Have you never … loved me at all ? Trevor stayed silent , the cigarette glowing between his fingers , ash dropping to the floor .

His indifference broke her , and tearst spilled down her cheeks .

Then why have you been so kind to me ? Peyton asked .

Ill compensate you properly .

But you cant tell anyone about this .

Trevor replied .

With that , he stood , walked out , and shut the door behind him .

Peyton felt as though her heart had been pierced by countless arrows .

Peyton thought to herself , Keep this a secret ? Compensate ? All I wanted was him .

Did he love Summer that much ? Wiping her tears , she made a call .

Proceed as planned .

Only when Summer is gone can I have Trevors heart .

Peyton said to the person on the phone .

Summer had taken time off to recover emotionally , and with work messages piling up , she decided to return to the office .

Before leaving , she passed the living room desk and pulled the 30 % stake document for Stewart Group from a drawer .

After a quick look , she shoved it into her bag .

At the door , the Stewart familys housekeeper , Zoey , stood waiting with a thermal bag .

Ms.

Stewart , Mrs.

Stewart asked me to bring you some porridge and noodles for breakfast .

I dont need it .

Summer replied .

Chapter 131 A Morning Aftermath She genuinely regrets her mistakes .

Finished Is that so ? Summer took the bag , and Zoeys face brightened , until Summer tossed it into the nearby trash can without a second thought .

Tell her not to send anything anymore .

Summer said .

She brushed past Zoeys stunned figure .

At the office , employees cast curious glances her way .

To them , Summer was the Stewart heiress yet worked as hard as anyone else .

Her long absence was unusual , sparking rumors .

Ignoring the whispers , she went to her office .

Staring at the mound of files on her desk , she sighed , feeling exhausted for the first time .

She didnt linger long before heading to see Jasper .

At the chairmans office , she knocked and entered , finding Harvey seated by the marble desk .

Her clear gaze briefly noted the bandage on his forehead , which gave him a weary , diminished look .