Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 16:

Joanna scoffed. “Oh, come on. A misunderstanding? I don’t think so. You, entangled with someone else’s husband, have the nerve to make such accusations? Judgments will surely haunt you since you’re shameless enough to be the homewrecker. And accusing Norah of clinging to Derek? Don’t be ridiculous!”

Norah grabbed Joanna’s arm and said, “Why dwell on this nonsense? Let’s just leave.”

As they walked away, Norah pivoted abruptly and said, “If you find it so unbearable, why not speed up our divorce? It would spare you from my presence and Miss Powell from being labeled a homewrecker.”

Norah’s smile widened as she noticed Derek’s shifting expression. As she walked further, she caught snippets of Kathy’s curses, Madeline’s distress, and Derek’s attempts to soothe the situation.

Joanna frowned and said, “Derek’s being stupid, thinking he’s all that—just with his appearance. I wouldn’t take him even if he came as a freebie. In my book, a top-notch partner would be someone like Mr. Scott or Kason—good-looking and powerful. Norah, why not give them some thought?”

She playfully nudged Norah with her shoulder and cracked a joke. “Considering your terms, won’t they just fall head over heels for you?”

Norah shot her a disapproving glance and replied, “If you’re that keen, take the plunge on your own. Right now, I have other priorities.”

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Derek had shown Norah that a man’s first love held a special place. Everyone had a first love. Norah regretted trying to compete with Derek’s first love. Now, Norah just wanted to pick up where she left off with the hobbies she had set aside for Derek and put even more effort into them.

Joanna pouted and said, “I’m only looking out for you, Norah. Give them some thought…” Joanna thought that if only Bryson were good enough, she’d have suggested him to Norah.

The race organizers had set up a place for racers to grab a meal. Joanna took Norah there and selected a table near the window.

Only the Scott family could afford the bill for

saying, “The boss has invited you

rooftop at Solo Mio Restaurant was a spot even the affluent found hard to

invited by the owner to the

this

family. From shining as Selene to rubbing elbows with Mr.

must’ve charmed her way in. Perhaps she made these connections while tending to Derek, unnoticed

curiosity was piqued, and they followed the manager upstairs. Norah spotted a nobleman at the table, surrounded by fancy food

It was Sean.

and Joanna got the hint, asking, “So it’s you, Mr. Scott, the owner of Solo Mio Restaurant? May we ask

Norah and said, “Well, you truly live up to your reputation. I admire you.” He glanced down at the steak before him and

Sean’s eyes, Norah asked, “When

together that

“Your keen insight doesn’t disappoint. As I

“You know, I had proposed to keep your identity under wraps in exchange for a favor from you. Well, I’ve got to say, you’re really something for bluntly refusing me. I’m impressed, and I’ve got no choice but to invite you here for a talk.” After taking a bite of steak, Sean wiped his

and Norah’s expressions, Joanna started eating, knowing she was

say. She smiled and said, “Please, Mr.

has been sick for ages, and the Scott family has been on the lookout for the Supernatural Doctor for more than a year. I received some information about the Supernatural Doctor, but I’m not

my word. There’s no

a few days ago, Norah had asked Kason to relay the message, promising to provide medical services if Sean, now known to her as Nocturne, secured the top spot in the Krusa Mountain Racing. Discovering Sean’s identity as Nocturne made her agreement