Love Drug Novel

The moment Summers donation was announced , the rooms energy shifted .

Everyone started looking at her differently .

Compliments poured in like confetti .

She nodded politely , her gaze drifting slow , unbothered- toward Emelia and Morgan .

The two of them stood stiffly among a cluster of society ladies , their faces visibly pale and tight .

Morgan rolled her eyes more than once .

Summer gave a soft smile , her tone light and casual .

Mrs.

Harper and her daughter dont look too thrilled to see me .

Emelia had no choice but to force a smile .

Of course not .

Mrs.

Graham , you look so healthy and vibrant its truly a blessing to see you back on your feet .

Summers smile didnt waver .

Is that so ? After getting locked in a freezing storage room by one of your household staff , Id say its a miracle Im still breathing .

She said it right out in the open .

Emelia hadnt expected her to bring it up let alone in public .

Her smile froze , cracking at the edges .

There was an audible shift among the crowd .

Heads turned .

People leaned in .

Gossip was a universal language , after all .

Still , Emelia was an old pro .

She recovered quickly , smoothing her face into gentle politeness .

That maids already been dealt with .

I hope youll be gracious enough to let it go , Mrs.

Graham .

After all , the poor girl is dead .

May she rest in peace , right ? What a pretty little line .

Yvette gave a sharp laugh .

Wow , okay .

So a maids worthless life is supposed to weigh the same as Mrs.

Grahams ? Please .

Forget the maid your daughter Morgans not even in the same league .

Morgans expression snapped .

She wasnt her mother she didnt know how to play nice .

Just as she was about to lash out , Emelia clamped a hand on hers .

Emelia smiled sweetly , her voice soft and weaponized .

Everyone is equal .

And Im sure Mrs.

Graham , being so kind and generous , wouldnt throw her weight around .

Summers face remained calm unreadshla + S Pearls Morgans glare could have cut glass .

The sheer loathing in her eyes was sharp enough to chill the mer barely blinked .

She just smiled faintly in return .

That smile made Morgans face twist even more .

Yvette returned from the hallway and sat down next to Summer , leaning in to whisper .

I just found out Emelia arranged for Morgan to go on stage after the auction .

That might be our opening