Chapter 2: Fraser Graham, My Antidote
The man before her was Fraser Grahamโheir to the Graham Group. If the Larson Group, led by Trevor, was among Havenbrookโs top three financial conglomerates, then the Graham Group was undoubtedly number one. Starting as a banking empire, it had rapidly expanded its investments into real estate, technology, communications, and funds. More than half of Havenbrookโs industries bore the Graham familyโs mark.
Behind closed doors, everyone called him Prince Fraser. Summer had met him once before, during a project the Stewart family had been competing for under the Graham Groupโs bidding process. She had been one of the project leads. Now, in her barely conscious state, she no longer cared about appearances. Using the last of her strength, she reached out and grasped the fabric of his tailored trousers.
โFraserโฆ please help me.โ
Fraserโs gaze darkened when he saw who it was. Her blue-and-white dress was torn and filthy, revealing a pair of pale, slender legs. Her delicate feet had been cut, blood staining her soft skin. And when he noticed the unnatural flush on her face, his frown deepened.
Without a word, he bent down and scooped her into his arms. A faint scent of cool pine enveloped Summer, making her feel both cold and safe. Fraser placed her in the passenger seat and shut the door. Then, leaning lazily against the car, he slowly rolled up his sleeves and unfastened his watchโa limited-edition piece worth millions. Glancing at the three burly kidnappers who had chased after her, he asked, โDid you drug her?โ His voice was low, calmโbut chilling to the bone.
Ten minutes later, Fraser slid into the driverโs seat. His black dress shirt, now stained with blood, was stripped off and tossed out the window. Under the dim light, his lean, muscular torso was fully exposedโeach ridge of his abs distinct, the smooth lines tapering down to a narrow waist, disappearing beneath his black dress pants. In the passenger seat, Summer had her eyes shut, her forehead damp with sweat. Her lips were slightly parted, teeth sinking into the soft flesh.
He studied her for a long moment, his gaze unreadable. Then, pulling out his phone, he made a call. โIn half an hour, come to the Westhaven villa. Bring medicine.โ On the other end of the line was Xavier HathawayโHavenbrookโs top private hospital director and Fraserโs longtime friend.
Hearing the demand, Xavier groaned in frustration. โMy dear Mr. Graham, even if I were a street racer, the drive from Havenbrook to Westhaven takes at least two hours! What do you expect me to do, pull out Doraemonโs magic door?โ
Fraserโs lips curled into a lazy smirk. โIsnโt that what your private jet is for?โ
Xavier was stunned. Who the hell is important enough for Fraser to summon me with a plane? Iโm like those doctors in moviesโthe ones who serve the most mysterious and wealthy men. You know, always at their service, ready for anything.
Fraser hung up without another word. Gripping the steering wheel, he turned the car around. The Porsche sped down the empty road like a flash of lightning. Soon, they arrived at a luxurious white villa by the sea.
Just as Fraser put the car in park, something soft and sweet suddenly pressed against him. Summer, her eyes hazy with desire, felt like she was being consumed by waves of heat. She was burning up. The thin strap of her dress had slipped off her shoulder, revealing the smooth, round curve beneath. Without hesitation, she climbed over the center console and straddled him, her slender fingers roaming across his bare chest. In the confined space of the Porsche, the air grew thick with tension.
Fraserโs Adamโs apple bobbed. He caught her by the waist with one hand, his other gripping her delicate chin. He forced her to meet his dark, smoldering eyes. His voice was husky, almost a growl. โSummer, do you even know who I am?โ
Summerโs mind was muddled, but a shadow of recognition lingered. She laughed a slow, sultry smile, the corners of her eyes tilting up in a way that was irresistibly seductive. She was like a ripe, juicy peach, begging to be tasted. Hooking her arms around his neck, she nuzzled against him, her soft face rubbing against his skin.
โFraser Graham. Iโm so hot. I canโt take it anymore. Help meโฆ please?โ
With that, her lips brushed against his Adamโs apple, trailing upward before finally pressing against his lips. Her kisses were messy and unpracticed, but they ignited something in him. Fraserโs eyes darkened as he gazed at the flushed woman in his arms. Desire flickered in his stare, a deep storm swirling beneath the surface. His warm palm slid up her smooth back, stroking her slowly and giving off a dangerous yet irresistible vibe.
โSummer,โ his voice was low and deliberate, โare you sure you wonโt regret this?โ
Summer shook her head, her voice trembling. โNo regrets. I just want to make Trevor regret.โ
Fraserโs brows arched. โOh? Still thinking about him?โ His hands stilled. Summer whimpered at the sudden lack of touch, her body aching, desperate. She looked up at him with misty eyes, lips slightly pouting, her expression heartbreakingly fragile. โNoโฆ no one else. Thereโs no one else anymore.โ Trevor no longer existed in her heart.
Fraserโs fingers resumed their slow, teasing caress. His voice dropped into a dark whisper. โBeg me.โ
Summer didnโt know howโshe only knew she needed relief. Her eyes pleaded, her entire being trembling with longing. โFraser, Iโm begging youโฆ take me.โ
Fraserโs lips curled into a wicked smile. As a reward, he gave her a teasing kiss, murmuring against her lips, โSo sweet.โ Summer instinctively licked her dry lips, her breath warm as she leaned closer, whispering into his ear, โI want to give you my first time.โ
Fraserโs eyes flashed with something unreadable before a low chuckle rumbled from his chest. โAlright. Iโll take it.โ With that, he flipped the dynamic, seizing control. His strong hand cradled the back of her neck as he crushed his lips against hers. This kiss was nothing like the firstโthis one was deep, urgent, utterly consuming. He plundered every last bit of sweetness from her lips, leaving her breathless and dazed.
Summer felt like she was drowning, sinking deeper into the waves. Her body instinctively pressed against his, craving more. A heated current surged through Fraserโs veins. For once, his usual self-restraint was shattered. Soon, discarded clothing littered the car. Her dress. His pants. And through the fogged-up windows, shadows entwined in passionate chaos.
Hours later, Fraser sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the faint traces of blood on his pants, his eyes dark and unreadable. Lifting Summer into his arms, he draped his suit jacket over her, covering her completely. Carrying her inside, he headed straight to the bedroom. After thoroughly satisfying himself, Fraser was in a rare, patient mood. He carefully cleaned her up, dried her hair, and tucked her beneath the silk sheets.
In the living room, Xavier lounged lazily on the sofa, flipping through a magazine. When Fraser finally emergedโshirt replaced with a printed one, two buttons undone at the collarโXavierโs eyes landed on the lipstick stain at his collarbone. Cherry red. Stark and obvious. He checked the time. It was already 10 p.m. He had been waiting there for five hours. Xavier clicked his tongue.
โFraser, good thing this is a private resort. Otherwise, with how your million-dollar carโs been rocking for hours, people mightโve thought there was an earthquake.โ
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