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.”

a manipulative sneak in her. Despite the

isn’t your place. You shouldn’t dress like that. Are you really that keen to meet someone

Derek and said, “Where I go and what I wear is none of your

her life once, she felt she had repaid that favor. After helping him wake up from the coma, they were even. Plus, she had

evident as he said, “So you’re desperate to stay away from me?

Carter, you’re mistaken. When did I beg

earlier, not once begging or resisting

frustration grew. He finally

Madeline’s hand, ready to leave. However, Madeline gently freed herself and

“Be quick about it.”

bitterness toward me for returning and capturing Derek’s heart, but it was bound to

“And your point is?”

your stepping in to care for Derek when he needed it most—something I couldn’t do at that time. It’s unfortunate how things turned out with your marriage, but Derek is mine, and I hope you can accept that. Derek was never yours to cling to. Moving on

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

When she signed the divorce papers, all her

head, giving Madeline a scornful look. “That man you value as a

to degrade

laughed as she stepped toward Madeline. “I’m merely stating

Norah added casually, “Derek isn’t the only man out

Enjoy your life together.” With a

From a chamber upstairs, Kaiden Hayes observed the scene below with

asked, “Who’s that woman

family two years ago. Her arrival seemed to bring luck. Despite doctors’ grim predictions for

years prior and shook his head.