Love Drug Novel

Chapter 83 A Fragile Bargain Diana remained expressionless , calm and unhurried .

A naive girl like Peyton was no match for her .

Finished Diana saw right through Peytons desires and vanity .

She wanted to be a proper , respected Smith heiress .

Without that status , shed only ever marry into a lesser family .

Diana smirked .

If you help the Smith family secure Marc Gerbers through Trevor , Ill make sure youre recognized as a legitimate Smith heiress .

I wont ! Peyton spat .

Oh ? Really ? Diana sneered .

My offer stands until the end of the month .

If the Smith family secures it on our own , youll get nothing .

With that , Diana strode to her waiting luxury car .

The driver bowed and opened the door .

The car sped off , leaving a trail of exhaust .

Peyton stood there , fists clenched .

Half an hour later , at the Larson familys private hospital .

Peyton stood at the VIP room door and pushed it open .

Trevor sat on the bed in his hospital gown , a laptop on a tray in front of him .

His face was pale as he worked .

Trevor , what happened ? Are you still in pain ? You scared me to death , Peyton said , hurrying to his bedside .

She set the thermos on the table , her expression tense with worry .

Trevor looked up .

Why are you here ? Tears welled in Peytons eyes as she gazed at him , her concern obvious .

I heard from Josh that you collapsed and were hospitalized .

Why didnt you tell me ? I was so scared .

If anything happened to you , I wouldnt want to live … said Peyton .

Im fine .

You just had surgery , 80 k to rest , Trevor said flatly .

Peyton opened the thermos cup and ladled out some chicken soup .

I made this especially for you .

The doctor said your stomachs weak and you need something nutritious .

Trevor didnt want to reject her kindness .

He took the bowl and sipped .

The soup was sweet and rich .

But it wasnt the same as the one in his memory .

1/3 15:45 Sat , 5 Apr N Chapter 83 A Fragile Bargain He set it down and said gently , Peyton , you should go .

The hospitals full of viruses , and youre still recovering .

Peytons heart leaped , Trevor still cared .

She smiled inwardly .

She knew she held a special place in his heart .

60 % Finished Playing coy , she said , Trevor , dont take what I said last time to heart .

I wasnt trying to steal you from Summer .

Im just … grateful .

And scared that now that Im better , youll ignore me .

Trevor lowered his gaze .

Im not mad at you .

Seeing his reaction , Peyton knew her words had worked .

She pressed on .

Trevor , can you do me a favor ? ? Youre close to Marc Gerbers director , right ? Could you help me get them to set up in the Smith familys luxury mall ? Trevor said nothing .

Tears brimmed in Peytons eyes , making her look fragile and vulnerable .

Any man would struggle to resist such fragility .

You know how much Ive suffered because of the Smith family .

But I am a Smith , after all .

Theyve treated me poorly , but I cant be heartless .

Marc Gerbers is coming to Havenbrook , and the Smith family is trying to secure them .

I want to help the family , just this once .

But Peyton didnt care about helping the Smith family or her fathers so called love .

She wanted the title of Smith heiress .

Without it , she was just a nameless bastard , the daughter of a mistress .

In high society , she needed status .

Without Trevors protection , shed be a joke .

Peyton was confident .

Trevor doted on her , hed help with this small favor .

Then she could use it to negotiate with Diana .

Trevor had just been working and knew about the situation .

Hed read that book Caleb gave him , 100 Ways to Win Your Wife Back .

One tip : When your girlfriend is in trouble , step in to help .

Itll earn you favor .

Marc Gerbers entering the U.S.

market was a big deal , and with a word from him , he could decide which