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.

seconds to regain his composure. Norah sat across from him in

time to meet. Why not just proceed with the divorce?" Norah's tone was icy, yet her

and took a sip. "I wanted to

please

continued. "I need to clarify that there's no future for us. My heart belongs to Madeline

your point?" Norah probed, her

I'm looking into it. We'll sort out the divorce once

me," Norah replied, her frosty demeanor riling Derek

okay? It

laugh, Norah retorted, "I find that you and Madeline have something in common. You both tend to

growing irritation, Derek stated, "Norah, I'll ensure you receive what I've promised—nothing

speaking, I don't give a damn about those things," Norah replied coolly, her arms

than the service fees for taking care of him over the

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

skeptically, giving her a thorough once-over. He concluded his assumption was logical. Derek couldn’t fathom why Joanna, from such a wealthy background, would show kindness to Norah, whom

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

Derek’s expression was one of continued annoyance

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

"In that case, you should brace yourself for a

intelligence was exactly

are

"My words are clear."

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

then, the cafe door

spoke, and 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? Our love for each other

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