Love Drug Novel

Chapter 9 Trevor Stands Up for Summer 54 % #Finished Just as Margaret was basking in her own self satisfaction .

Summer suddenly took a step forward .

With one swift motion , she yanked the six pointed diamond necklace straight off Margarets neck .

Margaret barely had time to react .

All she felt was a sharp , burning pain as the chain was forcibly torn away , scraping across her delicate skin The sting was instant .

A thin line of blood surfaced on her neck .

The commotion immediately drew the attention of the entire banquet hall .

Curious onlookers turned their heads , eager for gossip .

Julia rushed over in a panic .

What is going on ? Margaret , her face streaked with tears , threw herself into Julias arms .

Mom , Summer was speaking to you so disrespectfully , so I told her not to act like that .

and she just lost it ! She ripped my necklace off ! My neck she almost broke my neck ! Julias gaze snapped to the bloodstains on Margarets skin , then to Summer , her expression darkening .

Summer , what the hell do you think youre doing ? Summer met her glare calmly .

Raising the necklace for all to see , she slowly turned it between her fingers .

The six pointed diamond sparkled brilliantly under the grand chandelier , sharp , intricate , undeniably valuable .

Summers tone was lazy , unhurried .

I was just taking back the necklace my grandmother left for me .

No need for all this fuss , is there ? Julias eyes flickered .

She had been so busy tonight that she hadnt even noticed Margaret was wearing the necklace .

If she had seen it earlier , she wouldnt have allowed it .

When Madam Stanton passed away , Julia had tried to retrieve the necklace from Margaret .

She had even offered to exchange it for jewelry of equal value .

But the moment she brought it up , Margaret burst into tears , sobbing about how she wasnt loved anymore .

Ever since Summer returned , Margaret had grown sensitive .

Julia had spent twenty years raising her how could she bear to break her heart ? So , in the end , she let it go .

21:43 Wed , 12 Mar Chapter 9 Trevor Stands Up for Summer That way , both daughters would be happy .

Finished Julia pursed her lips .

This necklace was given to Margaret when she turned eighteen .

At the time , you werent part of the Stewart family yet .

You cant blame anyone for that .

Summer let out a laugh , mocking , razor sharp , You really do dote on make you pay for it ? Our fake daughter .

What , arent you afraid Grandma will crawl out of her grave to Gasps rippled through the crowd .

Fake daughter The words hit like a slap .

Coming from Summer , it was an outright declaration of war .

Margaret snapped .

The burning pain on her neck was nothing compared to the humiliation searing through her chest .

Her hands clenched into tight fists .

She wanted to scratch that smug look right off Summers face .

Julias expression turned ugly .

Her voice dropped into a sharp his Summer , enough ! If you had never returned to the Stewart family , this necklace would have always been .

Margarets ! Summers lips curled in amusement , but the smile never reached her eyes .

Thats right .

I had never come back , everything would still belong to Margaret .

They never really wanted me back in the first place .

Jasper had been busy entertaining guests in the main hall .

But the escalating noise from the banquet floor finally forced him to step in .

The moment he saw what was happening Margaret in tears , the guests whispering , the mess his daughters were making his expression darkened .

This was embarrassing .

His voice was stern .

Enough .

Stop causing a scene .

Were making a laughingstock of ourselves .

Well discuss the necklace later .

Margaret , go see the family doctor for your neck .

Margarets eyes filled with fresh tears .

Her voice trembled .

Dad .

Summer attacked me .

And now youre taking her side ? To Jasper , this was just a petty argument between siblings .

Nothing worth ruining the Stewart Groups 30th anniversary over .

21:43 Wed , 12 Mar NN Chapter 9 Trevor Stands Up for Summer All he cared about was resolving this before it damaged the familys reputation .

His gaze shifted to Summer .

Summer , return the necklace to Margaret .

Well sort this out after the banquet .

A wave of hushed murmurs spread through the room .

Some people looked at Summer with sympathy .

Others with ridicule .

Summer stared at the scene in front of her .

Julia , arms wrapped protectively around Margaret .

Jasper , standing firm in his defense of her .

They looked like a perfectly loving family .

And she ? She was the unwanted outsider , the villain disrupting their peace .

She bit down hard , forcing back the sting in her nose .

This necklace belongs to the Stewart familys real daughter .

Why should she give it back ? The voice was cold , firm , carrying a subtle edge of anger .

Every head in the room turned toward the source .

The next moment , Summer was pulled into a familiar embrace .

She looked up .

Finished Trevor His sharp jawline , his emotionless expression .

Summers brows knitted together .

She immediately pushed him away .

Trevor was dressed in a crisp gray suit , his tie meticulously straightened .

His entire presence was precise , composed , and impossibly distant .

But the moment he had spoken , the air in the room shifted .

A powerful , oppressive aura blanketed the hall .

Jaspers eyes flickered .

The Larson familys wealth far surpassed the Stewart familys .

To him , it didnt really matter which daughter got the necklace .

But if Trevor was backing Summer , then giving it to her would be more beneficial .

He immediately forced a smile , trying to smooth things over .

Temar dont mind this little semiment between mu daughters The necklasa kar slumur kalsınmal in 21:43 Wed , 12 Mar NNN- Chapter 9 Trevor Stands Up for Summer Stewart familys daughter , so of course , it rightfully belongs to Summer : Margarets heart plummeted .

Jaspers tone had changed .

His stance had shifted .

Trevor had barely said anything , and just like that , her parents were no longer defending her .

Tears welled in her eyes as she turned to Julia for support .

Julia understood her silent plea .

But Summer was Trevors fiancée .

And the Stewart familys business relied heavily on the Larson family .

Finished Even though Julia adored Margaret , even though she was furious at Summers behavior , at this moment , there was no way she would go against Trevor .

She sighed and gently patted Margarets shoulder before letting go .

Turning to Trevor , she forced a warm smile .

Trevor , youre late .

Then , she addressed Margaret directly .

Margaret , your sister Summer is getting married soon .

The necklace will be her dowry .

When you get married .

Ill buy you a new one .

Margaret froze .

Her mind reeled .

Everything had turned against her in an instant .

Jasper and Julia had switched sides , just because Trevor had shown up .

Her neck was still bleeding .

But suddenly , no one seemed to care .

Mocking eyes swept over her .

She could feel their judgment , their silent laughter .

Her face burned .

Overwhelmed with humiliation and rage , she clenched her fists , then stomped her foot in frustration and ran from the room .