Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 32:

Norah was surprised to get a reply from Derek.

Derek’s message read: “Let’s meet at the Oceanic Treat Cafe tomorrow at 10am_” After waiting for a reply to her numerous messages, Derek finally replied.

The next morning, Norah got up bright and early, picked out a sophisticated dress she had designed from < her wardrobe, and carefully applied her make-up, determined to look her best.

She was determined not to give Derek the wrong idea that she was not well after signing the divorce papers, her life had taken a turn for the better since she had parted company with the Carter family.

The aroma of coffee filled the Oceanic Treat Cafe, where the cosy wooden decor gave a warm welcome to Derek, who sat in a booth, glancing up from time to time,

He had decided to come alone today.

Rather than leave Madeline to confront Norah directly, he preferred not to expose Madeline to any harsh language he might use against Norah.

He felt that his beloved Madeline should not be exposed to such vulgarity.

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A stunning woman entered the cafe and caught everyone's attention.

She was dressed in a cream-coloured gown that accentuated her figure gracefully.

The dress flowed beautifully as she moved_ The woman's curly auburn hair was draped behind her and swayed with her movements.

This woman was beautiful, with a captivating face.

It took Derek a moment to realise that the woman was Norah.

by her beauty, Derek needed a few seconds to regain his

to meet. Why not just proceed

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continued. "I need to clarify that there's

Norah probed, her

looking into it. We'll sort out

me," Norah replied, her frosty demeanor riling Derek even

cut it out with this teasing, okay? It irritates me," Derek said, his voice edged

"I find that you and Madeline have something in common. You both tend

growing irritation, Derek stated, "Norah, I'll ensure you receive

about those things," Norah replied coolly, her arms crossed as she leaned back. "I

than the service fees for taking care of him over the past

act! Do you think you're somebody who can talk to me like this just because you're acquainted with Miss Andrews? What, does she finance you? You've become quite arrogant. It must be Joanna who’s fond of you and provides you with

Joanna, from such a wealthy background, would show kindness to Norah,

absurd accusations, finding his assumptions more amusing than offensive. "Think as you please, Mr. Carter. My only concern is, when will the divorce be

next target?" Derek’s expression was one of continued annoyance

Madeline being labeled as the other woman?" Norah replied calmly, fully aware that Madeline was nothing like that. "I pay no mind to gossipers. I don’t care what they say! The divorce will only proceed once the

smile hinted at her resolve. "In that case,

was

what are you

"My words are clear."

from her seat, Norah towered over Derek. "Mr. Carter, don't assume you can manipulate everything in Glophia to your advantage. If I

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by the end, she was openly weeping. "When I was overseas, I endured your marriage to Derek, but now that I’m back, can you please let him go?

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