Love Drug Novel

Chapter 186 Under Pressure Merry asked , Sienna , why ? Sienna pressed her lips together .

Summer , Im sorry .

I know how much youve put into this project , but I have my reasons .

Merrys voice rose , frustrated .

Sienna , this is completely out of line .

After everything weve put into this , how can you just turn down the project like its nothing ? Siennas eyes welled with tears .

She clenched her fists , then turned and bolted from the room .

Summer frowned , uneasy .

Sienna suddenly backed out of the GloryPath Construction project there had to be a reason .

behind it Without thinking .

Summer chased after her , grabbing her arm before she could get away .

Sienna , do you even consider me a friend ? Siennas is voice caught in her throat .

Of course , Summer .

Youre a really important friend to me Summers brow furrowed slightly , her voice steady .

Then tell me the truth why are you turning down this project ? If you give me a real reason , Ill back you up as your friend .

But if youre refusing for no reason at all , then Im sorry this isnt just your call .

Aspira Design Institute doesnt run on your say so .

Sienna looked away , unable to meet her eyes .

Please … dont ask .

Summer narrowed her gaze .

Its Mason , isnt it ? What did he say to you ? Sienna flinched at the mention of his name , her eyes flicking with panic .

Summer narrowed her gaze .

I knew it .

Its him .

Sienna hesitated .

Summer , I … Summer spoke gently but firmly .

Sienna , I may not know exactly what Mason said , but even if its not the GloryPath Construction project , what about the next one ? Hes just going to keep holding this over you Siennas eyes shifted , a flicker of emotion passing through them .

Shes right .

If I keep letting him control me , that bastard will keep threatening me with those photos .

Ill never have a way out .

Sienna took a long breath , locking eyes with Summer .

After a moment of silence , she bit her lip and said through gritted teeth , Mason … has nude photos of me .

He said , if our firm takes the GloryPath project , hell leak them to the press .

Merry had just caught up and overheard the last part .

She immediately rolled up her sleeves .

That scumbag did what ? I swear , Im going to beat the hell out of him .

summer frowned .

Merry , if you storm over there now , those photos could be all sooner .

over H Havenbrook by tomorrow if not king garage .

In the parking garage .

Summer scanned the area and spotted a tall , lean man in the distance just about to slide into his car .

She quickly moved toward him at first walking , then picking up speed until she was running in her heels .

The sound of her heels clicking sharply across the concrete .

Fraser she called out · Chapter 186 Under Pressure It was the first time Fraser had ever seen Summer running toward him like this .

Something unfamiliar stirred in his chest .

Summer , afraid hed leave , had run faster than she realized .

Finished When she reached him , he opened his arms and caught her effortlessly .

He spoke casually , a trace of amusement in his voice .

Whats the rush ? Im not going anywhere .

Summer , still catching her breath , said , I.

I need to talk to you .

Fraser raised a brow , casually amused .

Let me guess it must be important if you came running like that .

You need a favor , right ? Summers face was flushed whether it was from the run or getting called out on her intentions , she couldnt even tell Frasers lips curved slightly , a faint , amused smile playing at the corners .

Looks like I guessed right .

Summer , when you ask me for a favor .

just know it comes at a price .

Summers clear eyes sparkled .

She paused for a moment , then lightly slipped her fingers into his palm .

Her voice was soft .

What kind of price ? Fraser glanced down , his gaze drifting to her hand in his .

Something about it made his chest tighten just a little .

This womans gotten clever , he thought .

Shes figured out here to play her cards Smart girl .

Get in the car first .

Summer didnt argue .

She followed him into the passenger seat Inside the sleek , black , limited edition Cullinan , Fraser gripped the steering wheel with one hand .

With the other , he absentmindedly brushed his fingers along hers as he started the car .

They pulled smoothly onto the main road .

Summer turned to glance at him .

He kept his eyes on the road , his profile sharp and defined high bridged nose , lips pressed into a faint line .

He sat behind the wheel with effortless poise , and when they stopped at a red light his graceful fingers tapped the steering wheel in a slow , steady rhythm .

Summers gaze lingered a little too long .

Damn , she thought , he really is my type .

She finally spoke .

Fraser , can you help me look into someone ? His names Mason Aldridge .

Fraser arched a brow .

Mason ?