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Love Drug (Summer and Fraser) novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20 Pudding, Your Mom Has No Heart

Fraser had just finished signing his name on a document when he heard a voice.

Looking up, he saw that the woman standing in front of him was not Summer Stewart.

His brows furrowed. His voice dropped, laced with cold impatience.

Who are you?

Finished.

Margaret had been brimming with excitement at the thought of meeting Fraser in person. But the moment he lifted his head, she was completely stunned.

This manhis pale skin, deepset eyes, straight nose, sharply defined features

His gaze was narrow and piercing, his lips thin yet sensual.

And today, he wore a simple gray dress shirt with the top two buttons undone, his sleeves casually rolled up, revealing perfectly toned arms.

As he moved, faint blue veins became visible beneath his skin, exuding an effortless sense of power.

Margaret’s mind spiraled.

If these hands held her waistif those lips kissed her

The thought alone sent heat rushing through her entire body.

II’m Margaret. The Stewart Group’s daughter,she stammered.

Fraser shot her a glance, his eyes filled with disinterest.

This is the Stewart family’s daughter?

What a joke.

Tacky. Ordinary. Boring.

Margaret nodded eagerly. That’s me! The only daughter of the Stewart family!

Fraser let out a cold chuckle. Play the role of a counterfeit long enough, and you start believing it yourself.

Margaret’s face stiffened in embarrassment. She quickly tried to explain.

Mr. Graham, it’s not what you think! It’s true that I don’t share blood ties with the Stewarts, but I was raised by them for twenty years. My upbringing, my valueseverything about me is the Stewart family.

Fraser didn’t care.

He had little patience for people he wasn’t interested in.

Had he known this was the Stewart daughter requesting a meeting, he never would have let her up.

Why are you here?His tone was sharp, dismissive. Say your piece and leave.

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She thought Fraser’s disdain was because she wasn’t a real Stewart. And once again, resentment surged

inside her.

If Summer had never come back three years ago, no one would have called her a fake.

But she quickly pushed those thoughts aside and refocused on her real goal.

Mr. Graham, the Stewart Group has a Global Project that needs additional investment. I was hoping to secure backing from the Graham Group.”

Fraser leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, utterly nonchalant.

And why would I invest?

Margaret was prepared for this.

She might not work at the Stewart Group, but she had eyes and ears everywhere.

She pulled a document from her bag and placed it on his desk.

This was the investment proposal that Summer had preparedthe one Margaret had someone steal from her office.

The details were thorough. Even Margaret had to admit the project seemed promising. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have lowered herself to using Summer’s work.

Mr. Graham, this is the full proposal. The Stewart Group has been preparing for this project for two years. The expected return rate is thirtyfive percent. I know the Graham Group invests in highpotential ventures -this one won’t disappoint you.”

Fraser took the document, casually flipping through a few pages.

It was indeed a solid proposalclear, wellstructured, and highly profitable.

But his mind drifted elsewhere.

If the Stewart Group is in need of funding, why hasn’t Summer come to me?

Had she gone to Trevor instead?

Annoyance flickered in his chest.

His expression darkened. He tossed the document onto his desk.

You think just because the Graham Group invests in good projects, I should throw money at anything with a high return rate? Ms. Stewart, are you stupid? Have you considered that I only invest when I feel like it?

Margaret was completely caught off guard.

She opened her mouth but had no idea how to respond.

Fraser was already done with her.

I have a meeting. Someone, show her out.

Margaret panicked. She had finally secured this meetingshe couldn’t let it end like this.

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She quickly blurted out, Mr. Graham! If you’re not interested in business, then let’s not talk about investments. I’ve always admired youwhy don’t we have dinner instead?

Fraser smirked, full of disdain.

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There are people lined up from Havenbrook to overseas just waiting to have dinner with me. What rank are you?

At that moment, Xylia rushed in, grabbed Margaret’s arm, and subtly signaled for her to leave.

Let’s go,she whispered.

Margaret hesitated, stealing one last glance at Fraser’s tall, broadshouldered figure.

Reluctantly, she turned and left.

Once the door shut, Fraser pulled out a cigarette, rolling it between his fingers before finally lighting it.

He took a deep drag, but even the sharp burn of nicotine didn’t ease the irritation in his chest.

Halfway through, he crushed the cigarette into the ashtray, unfinished.

Standing abruptly, he grabbed his jacket and strode out of his office.

On his way out, he crossed paths with Xylia, who had just returned from sending Margaret off.

Xylia straightened immediately, lowering her gaze. Mr. Graham.

Fraser halted, his tone lazy yet sharp.

This is the Stewart family daughter you mentioned?

Xylia blinked.

Waitwas there another Ms. Stewart?

YYes, sir. Margaret is the Stewart family’s daughter

Fraser scoffed. I don’t like working with idiots. Ada, retrain Xylia before she resumes her duties..

With that, he strode off toward his private elevator.

Ada, standing nearby, nodded. Understood.”

Xylia wanted to cry.

Ada sighed. Looks like Mr. Graham really hates the Stewart family.

She picked up the phone and made a call to the front desk.

From now on, if any Ms. Stewart from the Stewart Group comes to see Mr. Grahamreject them outright.”

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