Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 4:

Norah offered a smile. “You sure have a way with words, Joanna.”

Joanna asked curiously, “I never understood. Didn’t you develop feelings for Derek? What caused you to snap out of it and move on from being lovesick?”

Norah’s response was icy as she answered, “I just caught Madeline and Derek together in bed.”

Joanna couldn’t help but laugh. “Is Madeline that desperate for attention? She’s barely back and already with someone else’s husband. It makes me wonder what her life was like overseas.”

“Well, I have to say, you and Derek were so lovable. He was hung up on his first love, and you were devoted to Derek, who didn’t reciprocate. Does love blind people that much?”

As Joanna went on, Norah’s mind wandered. Today was the first time she had seen Madeline. Norah had only heard about her through Derek and the household staff. They described Madeline as kind, empathetic, polite, and easygoing—presumably the type Derek was drawn to.

Norah had always gone out of her way to care for Derek, adopting Madeline’s supposed traits and even trying to look like her to catch Derek’s eye. But being a replacement never quite measured up.

Plus, Madeline wasn’t at all the person Norah had imagined.

Norah replied with little enthusiasm, “You’d understand if you ever felt love’s sting yourself.”

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Joanna’s brow furrowed. “Norah, I don’t want to lose myself to love. I’d rather stay sharp and be there for you.”

joined the Carter family, we barely

Derek and the Carter family, leaving her past life and

to the race at Krusa Mountain in five

haven’t raced in

“Out of touch? Try a better excuse next time. Tell me, Norah, are you still holding onto hopes of getting back with that bastard Derek?” Joanna was on the verge of bad-mouthing Derek, but she brightened up. “Remember three years ago at that race? Nocturne was the only one who could keep up with you. Since your dropout, he’s

Krusa Mountain Racing was an exhilarating underground event, a gathering of the young and wealthy elite of Glophia who were enthusiasts of modified racing.

organizers and go by code names during the race. A unique aspect of the race

three seconds. Excitement flickered in her eyes as she said, “Well, I guess there’s no harm

divorced, Noelle? That man really doesn’t know what he’s lost. I bet he’ll regret letting go of someone as precious as you. Anyway, about those

to Aaron as she asked, “Norah, are you still working on

She’s known worldwide for her designs, which fetch sky-high prices. Luckily, being close to Noelle, I’ve been

of Norah’s talent. What’s it got to do with you anyway? Come on, speed it up! I need to look

I’ll make

they made their entrance at the

with joy amidst the scent of alcohol and smoke lingering in the air. The second floor offered a quieter ambiance, where Norah, lounging alone on a sofa and sipping her drink, drew curious

and cascading down her back. The elegant curve of her neck shone with a soft glow as she tilted her head to sip

“You’ve gathered so much attention in the past

you feel suffocated? It’s so good to see you back in your element.

her drink, offering no words. As the fiery liquid slid down her throat and into her belly, her body gradually heated up. Even though Norah married into the Carter family and tended to Derek daily, she still enjoyed dressing up, donning stylish outfits, and applying lovely

and her sister Kathy often criticized her for being showy. They claimed that

dialed back on her grooming and dedicated herself entirely to his care, becoming his constant caregiver. But those days were all in the past. Free