Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 18

Chapter 18:

Norah extended her hand toward Derek, silently asking for her phone back. Derek held on to Norah’s phone firmly, but before he could respond, Kathy sneered, “Norah, quite the social butterfly. Acquainted with not just Miss Andrews and Nocturne, but Mr. Scott, too. Your circle is impressively broad.”

Kathy couldn’t hide her irritation, yet in deference to Sean, she restrained herself. “What’s so great about her? It’s all about drawing attention from men, isn’t it?”

Madeline intervened, “Kathy, enough with the baseless comments. You’re tarnishing Norah’s reputation.” They were spreading rumors about Norah, trying to make everyone believe she was liberated and seeking attention. Yet, Sean was fully aware of what was happening between him and Norah.

Before Norah could respond, Sean beat her to it, saying, “Looks like you all know what’s on my mind better than I do.”

Caught off guard, Madeline managed a strained smile. “No, that’s not what I meant.”

From the driver’s seat, Phillip spoke up, “Miss Powell, rumors suggest your overseas marriage hit a rough patch, prompting your return for some peace. Yet, it seems you’ve entangled yourself with a married man. The gossip about you being ‘the other woman’ has spread.”

Sean raised an eyebrow. “Really? Is that the case?”

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Tears welled up in Madeline’s eyes as she protested, “I’m not the other woman. Derek and I share true love…” She sought refuge in Derek’s embrace, concealing her face.

At Sean’s cue, everything seemed to fall into an uncomfortable silence.

Phillip continued, “And Miss Carter, what about those fellows you were with at Glamour Club the other night? It looks like you were juggling two boyfriends—didn’t bring them along today?”

Kathy was taken aback, her reply faltering. “I don’t have a boyfriend.”

Phillip retorted, “But many people saw you dancing intimately that day.”

Now puzzled, Norah confronted Kathy. “You hit the club telling us nothing? And who were those guys?”

just out of curiosity—I didn’t do anything wrong. Derek, you won’t spill this to my

skilled at teasing and knowledgeable—after all, she was clueless about Madeline’s and

in watching them argue. She impatiently reached

attention to spare for Norah. Once he returned the phone to Norah, he didn’t glance

grabbed her phone, promptly opened the rear door of the sleek black car, and settled herself

Sean preferred having no one next to him. However, when he noticed Norah had already chosen to sit beside

hadn’t objected, Phillip decided it

off, whisking them away, Norah sat next to Sean with

ice. “Thank

you were without a vehicle,

looked at Norah seriously. “Besides, I have a favor to ask of you, so save your

felt uncomfortable with the idea of being in debt to someone. She affirmed, “I will do my best to assist Mr.

principle that nothing came without a cost, and she suspected Sean’s kindness

into

Norah departed with Sean, then turned his attention back to the unfolding drama, feeling agitated. He realized the gossip swirling around Glophia was fueled by his and Madeline’s public appearances. He felt people were

reassured Madeline, placing a hand on her shoulder. “Don’t worry,

“Derek, what others say doesn’t bother me. Being with

words, Derek first addressed Kathy’s reckless actions

topic. “Supernatural Doctor, is it within your capability to

me too much credit, Mr.

be a concern today,”

disappointed by

Scott?” Norah considered the possibility that Sean might be seeking help for another individual if

and Phillip, behind the wheel, asked, “Ma’am,

“Dreamview Villas,” Norah directed.

learning their destination was also Dreamview Villas. Sean remained silent, and Norah, choosing not to press

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