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.”

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 nothing

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

go and what I wear is none of your

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

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

Carter, you’re mistaken. When

Norah had only asked a question earlier, not once begging or resisting the divorce. He remembered how swiftly she had agreed to

grew. He finally muttered, “Then fend

ready to leave. However, Madeline gently freed herself and said, “Derek,

“Be quick about it.”

of earshot, Madeline addressed Norah. “I’m aware 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?”

her eyes as she continued, “I appreciate 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

the underlying motive of Madeline’s words. She was essentially

past two years, could never

her illusions faded away. To her, Derek was just a fleeting

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

“Norah, there’s no need to degrade Derek

laughed as she stepped toward Madeline.

added casually, “Derek isn’t the

Enjoy your life together.” With a dismissive wave, Norah left

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

woman named Norah? She seems to be

arrival seemed to bring luck. Despite doctors’ grim predictions for Derek’s condition back then, Derek had recovered within a year. Their

prior and shook his head. “Derek