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 no mind. She began to question the widespread belief in 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, pretending as if

he saw Norah’s glowing beauty. “Norah, this isn’t your place. You shouldn’t dress like that.

glanced at Derek and said, “Where I go and what I wear is none of your business, Mr. Carter. You’ve got nothing to

though he had saved her life once, she felt she had repaid that favor. After helping him

to stay away from me? Then why did you plead with me

“Mr. Carter, you’re mistaken. When

or resisting the divorce. He remembered how swiftly she had agreed to

finally muttered,

herself and

“Be quick about it.”

you might hold some bitterness toward me for returning and capturing Derek’s heart, but it was bound to happen. Derek’s heart has always been with

“And your point is?”

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 would be best

of Madeline’s words. She was essentially flaunting and

harsh truth: Derek, whom she had taken care of for the past two

Norah didn’t 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 life. She was ready to

head, giving Madeline a scornful

there’s no need to degrade Derek just because your marriage is

as she stepped toward

Norah added casually, “Derek

perfect match. Enjoy your life together.” With a dismissive wave, Norah left with firm steps, her heels

etching her face. From a chamber upstairs, Kaiden Hayes observed the

back, he asked, “Who’s that woman named Norah? She seems to be

the Wilson family’s illegitimate daughter, who married into the Carter family two years ago. Her arrival seemed to bring luck. Despite doctors’ grim predictions for Derek’s condition back then, Derek had recovered within a year. Their marriage, even reuniting with his former love now, Norah

recalled the Carter family’s shift two years prior and