CHAPTER 44: CHAPTER 44: HAVE YOU ALREADY...?

"Summer, once Noah Drexler is completely ruined, I’ll send you abroad, connect you with the best music schools, and let you live a carefree, free life."

Suddenly, he grabbed her hand, and Summer Shawcross felt a wave of nausea, reaching out to pull away.

Dustin Hughes seemed a bit surprised, but he didn’t mind, and continued speaking.

"You have to know, only when Noah Drexler is finished can you be truly free!"

Listening to his words, Summer Shawcross just smiled. In the past, Dustin Hughes had always deceived her with such promises. Not only that, he even fabricated evidence to make her believe The Shawcross Family collapsed because of Noah Drexler!

Previously, promises like those from Dustin Hughes were indeed very enticing to her, and she believed them without a doubt.

Because in the past, Summer’s life had only two goals: revenge, and escaping Noah Drexler to live a free life.

Now, she still has two goals: to live well, and the other... is to live well together with Noah Drexler.

"Rest assured, I’ll give you what you want!" Summer Shawcross glanced at Dustin Hughes, then deliberately put on an agreeable expression and nodded.

Seeing her say this, Dustin Hughes’ face lit up with joy.

"Summer, just endure a little longer, we’re getting closer and closer to success!"

Looking at Dustin Hughes’ deceitful expression, Summer Shawcross just wanted to roll her eyes.

"By the way, I have something else for you." Dustin Hughes suddenly reached into his suit pocket and took out a small glass bottle filled with many pills.

"Take these pills back and slip them into Noah Drexler’s drink when you get a chance. It will temporarily render him incapable in that aspect... you can also ensure your temporary safety!"

Looking at the bottle in his hand, Summer Shawcross felt a wave of disgust, because she knew what Dustin didn’t tell her was that the drug was actually a slow-acting poison!

"No need!" she waved her hand.

Seeing her refusal, Dustin Hughes looked puzzled, then showed a nervous expression.

"Summer... could it be that you two have already..."

"I’m planning to seduce him; I think this method is more effective!" Summer Shawcross quipped, deliberately saying.

After she finished speaking, Dustin Hughes’ expression changed, his tone lost its usual tenderness, and instead, he sounded somewhat angry.

"No, it’s too risky!"

"Just kidding." Summer Shawcross smiled, reached out, and took the glass bottle.

Hearing her words, Dustin Hughes’ expression softened a bit.

"I should go." Summer Shawcross glanced at her phone’s time, ready to leave.

"Summer..." Dustin Hughes called her again.

Summer Shawcross stopped and turned to look at him, "Is there anything else?"

"Remember, no matter what happens, you must keep yourself safe." Dustin Hughes looked at her, his expression suddenly serious.

"I know." Summer Shawcross nodded, casually replying.

In her heart, she couldn’t help but admire how well Dustin Hughes was disguising himself, even now, she couldn’t see any flaws on his face.

Back then, it was his occasional worried expressions that made her truly believe he wanted to help her!

...

Just as Summer Shawcross was coming out of the record store with a purchased CD, the driver got out, opened the car door for her.

"Ma’am!"

Summer Shawcross nodded, then turned and got into the car, glanced at the record store’s door, and smiled.

"Let’s go!"

"Yes!"