Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 29:

Sean entered the company lobby and handed the black umbrella to Phillip. Two women in smart attire were at the reception desk. Their eyes brightened at the sight of Sean, and upon spotting the woman beside him, they looked intrigued.

“Mr. Scott,” they greeted him politely. One of them stepped forward to assist Phillip with the umbrella.

With a brief nod, Sean quietly suggested to Norah, “Since we’re already here, perhaps you should go up and dry off? There’s a place where you can change. It’s cold, and you might catch something.”

“Alright.” Norah hesitated to decline, aware that Sean wouldn’t accept a refusal.

As the three of them took the elevator up, the receptionists began whispering to each other.

“Can you believe it? This is the first time Mr. Scott has ever brought a woman here. Could she possibly be his wife?”

“But she looks like someone he might have just met, considering how soaked she is from the rain. It’s hard to imagine Mr. Scott allowing his significant other to get caught in such a downpour.”

“You noticed too, huh? She’s not even wearing any makeup, but she’s naturally beautiful. Can you imagine how she’d look all dolled up?”

“Why bother complimenting another woman? Don’t you like Mr. Scott? He’s handsome and runs a huge company.”

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“He’s a catch. I fantasize about fairy tale romances coming true for me. Even if it’s just for one night, I’d go for it.”

“Please. As if! With Mr. Scott’s position, he could easily pick a bride from the daughters of noble families in Glophia. You, just an ordinary person, don’t stand a chance.”

I might be ordinary, but I’m

the rumors swirling around her, Norah joined Sean in the CEO’s private elevator,

the door to the private lounge and gestured inside. “You’ll find a hairdryer in the bathroom cabinet and fresh clothes in the wardrobe. I have

words, Sean quickly departed with

to speak,

would have been simpler if Sean had driven her home. She thought it would be rude to leave while Sean had a meeting to attend, so she decided to hang

just the essentials: a bed, a wardrobe, and a bathroom. The lounge seemed like a temporary spot for Sean, with

discomfort of her damp dress became apparent. Anticipating a bit of a wait, Norah changed

revealed neatly arranged white and gray casual wear on one side and an assortment

tagged white loungewear and went to the bathroom, hanging her dress in hopes it would dry somewhat

all accented by green plants that lent the room a tranquil vibe. Slightly further was Sean’s work desk, adorned with company awards and various decorative pieces. The desk showcased two vibrant red roses

roses—symbols of deep affection—in such a work-centered environment. Yet, Norah felt that romantic entanglements shouldn’t be part of Sean’s life. She saw him as

ex-husband, Norah scoffed

tune down the road. She figured there would be a woman who’d

on the sofa, gazing out,

phone aside, Norah leaned back and got ready for a nap. Everyone else had cleared out of the conference room, but Sean remained, deeply engrossed in his

hours of meetings, Sean felt fatigue creeping in. Aware that Norah was still in his office, he asked Phillip, “What’s on the agenda for the

a dinner meeting with a business partner tonight

dinner,”

would like to head back to Dreamview

had this dinner planned for a month, and our

his way to his office with