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.”

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

isn’t your

glanced at Derek and said, “Where I go and what I wear is

had saved her life once, she felt she had repaid that favor. After helping him wake up

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

Carter, you’re mistaken. When did I beg not to

then recalled that Norah had only asked a question earlier, not once begging or resisting the

frustration grew. He finally

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

“Be quick about it.”

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

“And your point is?”

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 is mine, and I hope

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

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 marriage had

with Derek anymore. When she signed the divorce papers, all her illusions faded away. To her, Derek was

giving Madeline a scornful look. “That man you

“Norah, there’s no need to degrade Derek just because

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

a sneer, Norah added casually, “Derek isn’t the only

match. Enjoy your life together.” With a dismissive wave, Norah left with firm steps, her heels echoing sharply against the floor, embodying a

her face. From a chamber

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

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

two years prior