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?”

“It was just out of curiosity—I didn’t do anything wrong. Derek, you won’t spill

Phillip was skilled at teasing and knowledgeable—after all, she

my phone, please,” Norah said, not interested in watching them argue. She impatiently reached out to

attention to spare for Norah. Once

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

because Sean preferred having no one next to him. However, when he

Phillip decided it was

Norah sat next to Sean with a

broke the ice. “Thank you

“Had I known you were without a vehicle, I would’ve arranged a ride for you sooner. You don’t need to thank

at Norah seriously. “Besides, I have a

being in debt to someone. She affirmed, “I will do my best to

principle that nothing came without a cost, and she suspected Sean’s kindness was aimed at ensuring she’d dedicate her

into

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

on her shoulder. “Don’t worry, Madeline. I’ll

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

words, Derek first addressed Kathy’s reckless actions at

is it within your

giving me

wouldn’t be a concern today,” Norah responded,

appeared disappointed by

the possibility that Sean might be seeking help for another individual if Rodrigo’s condition wasn’t the only

wheel, asked,

“Dreamview Villas,” Norah directed.

was also Dreamview Villas. Sean remained silent, and Norah,

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