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.

his composure. Norah sat

just proceed with the divorce?" Norah's tone was

took a sip.

please

you keep sending me messages seeking my attention," Norah continued. "I need to clarify that there's no

point?" Norah probed,

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

her frosty

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

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

ensure you receive what I've promised—nothing less,

a damn about those things," Norah replied coolly, her arms crossed

promised was 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 for him, it was better than

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 fortune,

Norah 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 he deemed unworthy. Derek was sure Joanna had hidden motives concerning

laughed at Derek's absurd accusations, finding his assumptions more amusing than offensive. "Think as

target?" Derek’s expression was one of continued annoyance as he stared at Norah’s striking

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

her resolve. "In that case, you should brace

of intelligence was exactly why the Carter family had never ascended into

what are you

"My words are clear."

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

cafe

them. Her voice shook as she 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 is real, I’m begging you!" Tears flowed as

the homewrecker? She married that guy while his true love was away. What a discreet thing to do," an onlooker