Love Drug Novel

Lucas smile deepened slightly .

He remembered that day ; it was when his first love , Wendy , had chosen her ballet dreams over him , leaving him .

He was feeling down and went to a restaurant to drink , a place he had bought for Wendy because she loved a particular dish there .

He had heard from the staff about a girl who had booked the entire restaurant for her boyfriends birthday .

It was rare to see such devotion Curious , he had glanced over .

The table was laden with food , but the womans boyfriend never showed up ; her silhouette was delicate and forlorn .

Perhaps it was a shared sense of heartbreak that made the memory stick .

I didnt expect you to end up as the boss of Stewart Group .

Keep it up His encouragement sounded like something a teacher would say .

Summer couldnt help but smile .

Thank you .

Lucas , watching her simple yet radiant smile , couldnt resist saying .

You have a beautiful smile .

His comment made Summer a bit embarrassed .

Lucas tactfully changed the subject .

Stewart Groups department store is facing a need for innovation and reform .

I know some people who specialize in that area : I could introduce you sometime .

Summer knew that Lucas , as the president of the association , had access to many resources , which was why he was so well- supported by his peers .

1 Youve already helped me enough ; how could I impose further ? Lucas looked at Summer gently , If its not too much trouble , could Two days later .

could Ms.

Stewart perhaps treat me to a meal ? At the top tier Havenbrook Clear Light Pavilion , by a table near the antique style windows , Lucas brought an expert along for a meal with Summer .

The expert , Ryan , was over fifty and had more than twenty years of experience in department store development .

Summer listened intently to his advice on retail innovation .

Mid conversation , Ryans phone rang : he had to leave abruptly , which Summer regretted as she wanted to hear more of his advice .

Lucas noticed Summers disappointment .

Mr.

Ryan , since you have to leave unexpectedly today , to make it up , why dont you visit Stewart Group sometime and share your lifetime of experience with the next generation ? Ryan was a well known figure in the industry , often courted by various retail groups with attractive offers , which he rarely accepted Chapter 232 Dining with the Past Summer was delighted and quickly thanked him .

After Ryan left , Summer knew that Ryan had come out because of Lucas influence She was quite grateful for Lucas repeated help and raised her cup of tea .

D Pears Mr.

Lucas , thank you for the introduction today Lucas lips curled into a gentle smile , Ms.

Stewart , do you know what youve said to me the most Summer was puzzled .

Its thank you .

Summer was taken aback .

Lucas spoke meaningfully , If youre going to thank me , just consider me a friend .

Mr.

Lucas , you mean … Dont call me Mr.

Lucas ; its too formal .

Call me Lucas , and Ill call you Summer On her way back k from the restroom .

Summer passed a luxurious private room , its grand doors slightly ajar due to a hostess clad in an elegant cocktail dress delivering dishes .

Out of the corner of her eye , Summer saw people inside and paused .

The room was lavish , centered around a large antique wooden table ..

Inside sat Helen and Fraser , along with several imposing men and women from abroad .

Unnoticed , Summer was bumped by a waiter coming out , spilling a bit of food on her clothes ..

The waiter was startled and quickly apologized Miss , Im so sorry , it wasnt intentional .

Summer , not wanting to draw attention , waved it off , Its fine .

Fraser , lounging in his chair with his long fingers casually resting a tea cup on the table , heard a familiar female voice and lifted his eyelids , glancing toward the door .

As Fraser turned his head , Ignoring the hostesss offer to clean her clothes , Summer quickly walked away .

Fraser only saw a woman in a white coat , her slender silhouette and loosely curled hair flowing as she briskly moved past , like a whisper .

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