Love Drug Novel

Chapter 196 Not Every Investment Pays in Loyalty Frasers face didnt change .

He calmly snuffed out the cigarette with no rush .

Didnt you already do that ? With that , he turned and walked back toward the private room , unbothered .

Finished As Fraser walked away , Sienna blurted out , almost instinctively , Mr.

Graham , do you remember the old Monroe Group ? Our family attended the Graham Groups 100th anniversary gala .

Back then , my parents had a really nice conversation with Mr.

Maximus and Madam Graham Frasers reply came cool and clipped , a trace of annoyance underneath .

I dont remember , The spark of courage shed built up fizzled out .

Still , she clenched her fists , not ready to give up this rare chance to speak to him .

Right … things have changed .

The Monroe family isnt what it once was .

But would you mind if I added you on WhatsApp Maybe someday , my parents could reconnect with your family … Fraser shut it down , cutting her off sharply .

His face was unreadable .

Ms.

Sienna , Summer considers you a close friend .

Sienna froze .

Fraser had no time or interest for anyone who wasnt Summer and he didnt bother hiding it .

His tone stayed flat , emotionless .

She mentioned you helped her once .

Thats why I agreed to invest in the design firm .

I never believed in it , but I backed her .

And now its clear she backed the wrong project .

Siennas expression dropped .

He had cut straight through her .

He saw exactly what was going on under the surface her envy , her pride , and the little crush shed let spiral into something more .

She scrambled to explain .

I know … you and Summer go way back .

Im sorry , I wasnt trying to- Fraser let out a low , humorless laugh .

Then be grateful .

Because of her , you even got this far .

So keep your place .

I wont let her get hurt because of you .

Back in the private room .

The cold edge in Frasers expression was completely gone .

He lounged comfortably in his seat , his eyes settling on the smile still playing on Summers face .

He reached out and gently took her hand , rubbing his thumb along her skin .

Whats got you laughing so much ? Summers smile hadnt faded still glowing from one of Yvettes jokes .

Her lips curled , her eyes bright with laughter , the soft pink hue of her mouth lifting into the kind of smile that stopped him cold .

We were talking trash about you .

Fraser gave a low , easy laugh .

Oh yeah ? What kind of trash talk could you possibly get away with ? Sounds like I didnt do enough today .

Yvette , thinking about that indie film she joked about earlier , jumped in with a teasing tone .

Come on .

Mr.

Graham youre doing great .

Summer said she was seriously touched .

c Chapter 196 Not Every Investment Pays in Loyalty Summer grinned .

Totally made up .

Fraser chuckled .

Made ups fine .

Half true or not .

Ill take it .

Summer rolled her eyes .

Yeah right I dont buy that for a second .

The door to the private room swung open Sienna stepped in, her face still carrying a trace of discomfort .

Finished As soon as she walked in and saw Summer and Fraser all cozy and playful , her expression shifted .

Whatever was left of her composure cracked .

Summer turned to her .

Sienna , whats wrong ? Sienna avoided her gaze .

Her voice was rushed .

Summer , Yvette Im not feeling well .

My stomachs off .

Im gonna head Sienna wait- But before Summer could finish , Sienna had already snatched her bag and hurried off like she couldnt get our fast enough .

Summer stared after her , puzzled .

What was that about ? Yvette glanced toward the door , watching Sienna disappear , her eyes unreadable as ever .

Fraser tapped Summer on the forehead with a light flick of his fingers .

Youve got a brain in there , right ? Try using it Summer rubbed the spot .

What was that for ? Because youre being slow , Summer didnt miss a beat .

Well excuse me , Mr.

Genius Graham .

Some of us mere mortals just cant keep up Frasers light eyes shimmered with a quiet glow as he gave her a gentle sidelong glance .

Obviously .

Be a good girl and ask me nicely , I might teach you .

Summer was just about to respond , when Yvette chimed in with a layered , teasing tone , Tm with him .

Summer , I really do think you should ask nicely .

Back at Ravenshire Boulevard .

Summer was still turning it over in her head .

Okay but seriously why was Yvette telling me to ask nicely too ? What are you two plotting ? Fraser was undoing his tie , throwing her a look from across the room lowkey and unreadable .

Say the magic words and Ill tell you Summer pulled her legs up onto the couch and started flipping through TV channels , Yeah no .

Not happening Fraser dropped his jacket and tie next to the couch without a second thought .

Then he sank down next to her , stretching out with that easy kind of confidence .

One arm rested behind her on the back of the couch muscle lines defined and smooth under his shirt .

The flicker of the TV danced across his face , casting his eyes in sdow dark and bottomless like they could swallow the whole room .