Love Drug Novel

Chapter 96 A Close Call $ .

Finished The bald man thought to himself , This must be some rich second generation heir from a major corporation .

These wealthy types feared nothing more than a scandal hitting the headlines .

Emboldened , the bald man said , Sir , it was your woman who hit my car first .

I asked her to pay me 27 thousand dollars , but she refused .

Now youve broken my hand , and I havent done anything wrong .

Is there no law in Havenbrook ? If you dont want this to blow up , you need to pay me 140 thousand dollars this time .

The bald man said .

Frasers gaze sharpened , his voice icy as he replied , 140 thousand dollars ? You think youre worth that ? My woman was frightened because of you .

The compensation for her mental distress is 60 thousand dollars .

The bald mans face paled at the mention of 690 thousand dollars .

For some reason , he had a sinking feeling this man meant every word .

The bald man thought to himself , Good lord , thats 690 thousand dollars ! I couldnt earn that in a lifetime driving trucks .

Just then , several police cars arrived , sirens blaring , and pulled up along the roadside .

A dozen officers in crisp uniforms stepped out efficiently .

Leading them was Chief Larry , the head of Havenbrooks police department .

It was as if a major incident had occurred .

Mr.

Larry hurried over and , upon seeing Fraser , bowed respectfully .

Mr.

Graham , we apologize for the delay .

We came as fast as we could after your call .

Please dont hold it against us , he thought .

Frasers expression remained impassive .

Handle this , he said .

With that , he bent down , slipped his arms under Summers knees , and lifted her up in front of everyone .

Caught off guard , Summer felt herself enveloped by his strong presence .

Her head spun , the dizziness growing heavier , and she was too weak to protest , leaning against him limply .

The officers , summoned for what they assumed was a serious traffic accident , were surprised to find a minor incident with no casualties .

Yet , seeing Mr.

Larry defer to this nonchalant man , they knew he was someone of great importance .

Clearly , he cared deeply for the woman in his arms .

Mr.

Larry , accustomed to high stakes situations , stayed composed .

Of course , of course .

Ill take care of everything properly .

the car , rolled down the window Fraser gently placed Summer in the passenger seat , walked around to the drivers side , and before starting Leaning on his elbow , he fixed the bald man with a piercing gaze .

I wont accept a settlement , he declared .

With that , he floored the accelerator , and the car sped off , leavi a cloud of exhaust and stunned onlookers .

ehind Fraser took Summer to the Graham familys private hospital , where she was immediately admitted to a VIP room .

The dean personally oversaw her CT scan and full body examination .

Fraser leaned against the corridor wall , smoking .

Half the cigarette had burned away , smoke curling upward , filling the hallway with its scent .

Dr.

Charles , seeing Fraser with a woman for the first time , dared not slack off .

After the examination , he reported promptly , Ms.

Stewart is fine , just a mild concussion .

Shell ∙ 1 / 2 12:19 Mon , 7 Apr Chapter 96 A Close Call dissipated , he strode into the room .

4.82 % Finished Summer lay half reclined on the bed , medicated and feeling somewhat better .

Her senses sharpened , and her mind cleared .

From the accident scene to the hospital , Fraser had carried her the entire way .

The thought of all those people watching made her cheeks flush .

No wonder the nurses and doctors had given her those knowing looks .

Just then , the door opened , and a tall figure entered .

Frasers footsteps echoed distinctly in the quiet room , each step seemingly resonating with her heartbeat .

His handsome face was cool and composed , masking some suppressed emotion .

His dark eyes fixed on her .

Are you an idiot ? What were you daydreaming about while driving ? Summer stiffened at his words .

It was her first car accident , and then shed been threatened by that menacing bald man .

Now , instead of comfort , he was scolding her with a hint of coldness .

If it werent for that interview , she wouldnt have been distracted .

Without that distraction , none of this would have happened .

The grievances shed bottled up all evening twisted inside her like vines .

Her throat tightened , and her eyes reddened , but she bit her lip .

I know I troubled you today .

Sorry , Mr.

Graham .

It wont happen again .