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.”

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

“Norah, this isn’t your place. You shouldn’t dress like that.

what I wear is none of

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

desperate to stay away from

you’re mistaken. When did I beg not to

that Norah had only asked a question earlier, not once begging or resisting the divorce.

He finally muttered, “Then fend for

freed herself and said, “Derek, go ahead. I need a moment

“Be quick about it.”

addressed Norah. “I’m aware you might hold some bitterness toward me for returning and

“And your point is?”

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 is mine,

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

two years, could never reciprocate her feelings. Despite his coldness, Derek had changed, but never Norah. Their marriage

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

her head, giving Madeline a scornful look. “That man you value as a treasure is rubbish

no need to degrade

as she stepped

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

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

etching her face. From a chamber

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

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

shift two years prior and shook