Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 7:

Upon hearing Joanna’s words, Norah took a moment to reflect.

The Hayes and Andrews families were among the top four families in Glophia, with the Hayes known for their military background.

She recalled Devante Hayes, a once-prominent military figure who had retired long ago.

Her dealings had mainly been with the Andrews family, rarely interacting with the other leading families in Glophia.

Joanna watched Norah closely, asking, “Norah, how did you figure it out without me saying anything about that?”

“Having been around you for so long, it’s hard not to pick up on when you’re holding something back,” Norah replied.

Norah had caught Joanna’s hesitant looks earlier, sensing she wanted to share something but was waiting for the right time.

Joanna, a bit embarrassed, chuckled. “You’re always one step ahead, Norah. What’s your drink of choice? Tonight’s on me! So, regarding the Hayes family…”

Norah raised her eyebrows and replied, “Set up a meeting to talk business, and then I’ll decide if I’ll offer to help. Now, I need to use the restroom.”

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Joanna responded immediately, “Okay!”

After leaving the restroom, Norah shook off the water from her hands and returned, accidentally running into Madeline, who was holding onto Derek.

Madeline was the first to speak. “What a surprise to bump into you here, Norah.”

Madeline’s kindness and sensibility, sensing instead a manipulative sneak in her. Despite the events earlier in the day, Madeline approached her with a smile,

couldn’t contain his frustration when he saw Norah’s glowing beauty. “Norah, this isn’t your place. You shouldn’t dress like that. Are you really that keen

I wear is none of your business, Mr. Carter.

the times she had looked after Derek with all her heart. Even though he had saved her life once, she felt she had repaid that favor. After helping him wake up from the coma, they were even. Plus, she had signed

evident as he said, “So you’re desperate to stay away from me? Then why did you plead with me

When did I beg not

a question earlier, not once begging or resisting the divorce. He

grew. He finally muttered, “Then

ready to leave. However, Madeline gently freed herself and said, “Derek, go ahead. I need a moment

“Be quick about it.”

me for returning and capturing Derek’s heart, but it was bound to happen. Derek’s

“And your point is?”

time. It’s unfortunate how things turned out with your marriage, but Derek is mine, and I hope

immediately caught the underlying motive of Madeline’s words. She was essentially flaunting and

indicated that Norah should accept the harsh truth: Derek, whom she had taken care of for the past two years, could never reciprocate her feelings. Despite his coldness, Derek had changed, but never Norah. Their

give a damn about anything to do with Derek anymore. When she signed the divorce papers, all her illusions faded away. To her, Derek was just a fleeting figure in

Madeline a scornful look. “That man

to degrade Derek just

him?” Norah laughed as she stepped

casually, “Derek isn’t the only man

another look, Norah walked by. “You two are a perfect match. Enjoy your life together.” With a dismissive wave, Norah left

a chamber upstairs, Kaiden Hayes observed the

he asked, “Who’s that woman named Norah?

doctors’ grim predictions for Derek’s condition back then, Derek had recovered within a year. Their marriage, even

Carter family’s shift two years prior and shook his head. “Derek missed