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.”

you joined the Carter family, we barely

her marriage, Norah dedicated herself to Derek and the Carter family,

you going to the race

haven’t raced in two years. I’m out

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

wealthy elite of Glophia who were enthusiasts of modified racing. This event was known

by code names during the race.

Nocturne narrowly missed first place by just three seconds. Excitement flickered in her eyes as she

of “divorce.” He asked, “You’re divorced, Noelle? That man really doesn’t know what he’s lost. I bet he’ll regret letting go of

attention shifted to Aaron as she asked, “Norah, are you still working on designs for BelleVogue? No wonder some of their luxury line

acknowledged by the High Fashion Association. She’s known worldwide for her designs, which fetch sky-high prices. Luckily, being close to Noelle, I’ve been the only one to

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

okay, just relax and I’ll make

made their

The music pumped excitement as people danced, their faces beaming with joy amidst the scent of alcohol and smoke lingering in the air. The second

mini dress, her chestnut hair lightly curled and cascading down her back. The elegant curve of her

attention in

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

up. Even though Norah married into the Carter family and tended to Derek daily, she still

Kathy often criticized her for being showy. They

his care, becoming his constant caregiver. But those days were all in the past. Free from the Carter family,