Love Drug Novel

That unraveled her last thread of restraint .

In the photo , the words tumbled out before she could stop them , her hand was on yours .

She looked at you like … Fraser immediately caught her restless fingers in his larger palm .

Camera angles and deliberate .

framing .

Yes , Id been drinking that night , but I was sober enough to leave the second I realized shed gotten too close .

When Summer remained silent , Frasers grip tightened almost painfully .

I swear on everything ! hold dear , youre the only woman Ive ever cared about .

Summer finally looked up and met his desperate gaze .

I believe you .

His chiseled mouth flattened into a thin line .

You say that , but your eyes tell a different story .

It felt as if she was just humoring me .

Fraser rubbed his temples , a rare sign of frustration .

Who could have predicted that one damn photograph would cause such havoc ? Womens hearts were mazes I couldnt navigate .

Id laid it all out and explained it with perfect clarity .

She claimed to believe me .

Yet somehow it felt like she only partially trusted me .

Fifty percent trust ? Micro … trust ? Im hungry , Summer announced suddenly , effectively changing the subject .

Ill cook .

As Fraser stood , Summer added quietly , The fridge here is empty .

Ravenshire Boulevard hadnt been occupied for months .

The electricity had been off until today , when she arrived .

Though a cleaning service maintained the apartment weekly , there was no fresh food .

Frasers sharp gaze swept over the modest apartment so different from her usual lavish surroundings .

I owned countless properties throughout the city sprawling penthouses , private villas , even entire five star hotels .

But if Summer wanted to stay in this simple apartment tonight , I wouldnt say anything .

Wherever she was , this was home .

He pulled out his phone and fired off a quick text to Mike before rolling up his sleeves with quiet .

determination .

The kettle had just begun its soothing hum when the doorbell rang fifteen minutes later .

Fraser opened the door to find Mike carrying several bags of groceries , his arms straining under the weight .

The assistants eyes nearly popped out of his head at the sight before him his & Mike blinked quickly .

Was this the same ruthless business titan who had dominated the shareholders meeting just hours before ? The same man who had coldly dismantled the opposition without breaking a sweat ? The cognitive dissonance was almost too much to process .

Mr.

Graham , Mike managed , lifting the bags , all the food you requested is here .

Fraser took the bags with a grunt , already mentally cataloging the ingredients for Summers : favorite dishes .

Mikes eyes inadvertently wandered past his boss and landed on Summer , curled up on the sofa , at book open in her lap .

The pieces clicked into place .

Ah .

That explained the remarkable transformation .

Before Mike could process this revelation .

Frasers icy stare snapped him back to reality .

The unspoken message was clear , your presence is no longer required .

The door slammed shut with finality .

Mike stood frozen on the doorstep , staring at the closed door .

Slowly , he reached up and adjusted .

his tie , exhaling sharply .

Some things , he decided , were better left unsaid .

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