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.

few seconds to regain his composure. Norah sat

meet. Why not just proceed

his coffee and took a sip. "I wanted to

please

"I need to clarify that there's no future for us.

Norah probed, her eyes

a bit from me. I'm looking into it. We'll sort out the divorce

by me," Norah replied, her frosty demeanor riling

this teasing, okay? It

a light laugh, Norah retorted, "I find that you and Madeline have

"Norah, I'll ensure you receive what

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

nothing more than the service fees for taking care of him over the past years. Though it didn’t add up to what she had done

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

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

at Derek's absurd accusations, finding his assumptions more amusing than offensive. "Think as you please, Mr. Carter. My only concern is, when will

Derek’s expression was one of continued annoyance as he stared at Norah’s striking features. "You’ll need to be patient. I’m

Norah replied calmly, fully aware that Madeline was nothing like that. "I pay no mind to gossipers. I don’t care what they say!

"In that case, you should brace yourself for

Derek's lack of intelligence was exactly why the Carter family had never ascended into

are you

"My words are clear."

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

then, the cafe

has divorced you. Why do you cling to him?" Madeline stormed in, her eyes brimming with tears, and approached them. Her voice shook as she spoke, and by the end, she was openly weeping. "When I

lady turns out to be the homewrecker? She married that guy while his true love was away. What a discreet