Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 13:

“Carter, do you have any free time today? Could you meet me at the court at 2 p.m. to go through the divorce formalities?”

Since she had slept in, Norah scheduled the appointment for the afternoon.

Derek’s prompt response caught Norah off guard, as she was accustomed to waiting for his replies, sometimes up to an hour.

Derek’s message was brief: “Today’s not good for me.”

Norah texted back, “When might you have some time? I can adjust my schedule accordingly.”

“My schedule has been packed recently,” Derek replied. After that exchange, he ceased responding, despite Norah’s further messages.

Norah gazed at her phone, puzzled. She couldn’t understand why Derek, who had been eager to rush things with Madeline yesterday, pressing her for a quick divorce, was now unavailable. Norah believed Derek had wanted to propose to Madeline earlier.

Joanna joined Norah, wearing a facial mask and holding a Coke. “Norah, Bryson was wondering if you’d be interested in giving a talk at Bexlyn University. You are, after all, a distinguished alumna. What’s your take? You could share insights into your career journey with the students.”

Norah accepted the Coke, the fizz pleasantly tickling her taste buds, her eyes narrowing in contentment. “Nah, I prefer to skip it. I want to clinch first place at the Krusa Mountain Racing in four days, so I need all the time to practice and get to know the track better.”

Setting down her drink, Norah continued, “Bexlyn University tends to engage in such ceremonial activities.”

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to increase his

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media account offhandedly and said, “That’s quite an achievement.” Norah always viewed Bryson as the epitome of a disciplined business elite, embodying

of Bryson’s lectures at Bexlyn, and devoted the rest

brought

Mountain. Participating under the code name “Noxah,” Norah embraced the anonymity required by the event’s organizers, with only select officials aware of the

Joanna

entering this

handsome!” Kathy’s voice

race’s shareholders?” Norah replied, her tone edged with concern. “Even though the Carter family isn’t on the same level as the Scott family,

Derek’s arm, asked sweetly, “Derek,

action, had convinced Madeline and Derek to join her. Derek, not particularly fond of risky, exciting activities like racing, casually responded, “I’ll have someone check

excitement soared, confident in the advantages of Derek’s presence. But as she began sharing stories

here? And is that a member of the Andrews family with her?” Kathy’s voice, initially loud, quickly softened as she stepped behind

she had been wearing for the past two years. Her long hair was pulled back into a high ponytail, and she had applied a touch

a hint of admiration in

feelings, turning to Norah with a controlled tone. “What brings you here? This isn’t a place for

woman like Norah had no place amidst