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.

months in advance. Only the Scott family could afford the bill for the racers’ reservations,” Joanna

down, the manager approached with a smile, saying, “The boss

even the affluent found hard to access.

being invited by the owner to the exclusive rooftop dining area. This caused a stir among the affluent youth present, who

caught sight of this and couldn’t hide his

with the Carter family. From shining as Selene to rubbing elbows with Mr. Scott and the Solo

way in. Perhaps she made these

Mio Restaurant owner. Their curiosity was piqued, and they followed the manager upstairs. Norah spotted

It was Sean.

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

reputation. I admire you.” He glanced down at the

up into Sean’s eyes, Norah asked, “When is the

off-guard, soon pieced together that Sean

keen insight doesn’t disappoint. As I had said, our paths will cross again, and I find myself

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 mouth with a napkin. “Do you have a moment to hear

Norah’s expressions, Joanna started eating, knowing she was an outsider in

would say. She smiled and said,

for more than a year. I received some information about the Supernatural Doctor, but I’m

said, “I’ll keep my word. There’s

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