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

Carter, you've found the time to meet. Why not just proceed with

took a sip. "I wanted to talk with you about

please

why you keep sending me messages seeking my attention," Norah continued. "I need to

your point?" Norah probed, her eyes

from me. I'm looking into it.

me," Norah replied, her frosty demeanor

okay? It irritates me," Derek said, his voice

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

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

I don't give a damn about those things," Norah replied

the service fees for taking care of him over the past years. Though it didn’t

you're somebody who can talk to me like this just because you're acquainted with

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

than offensive. "Think as you please, Mr. Carter. My only concern is,

your next target?" Derek’s expression was one of continued annoyance as he stared at Norah’s striking features. "You’ll need to

Madeline was nothing like that. "I pay no mind to gossipers. I don’t care what they say! The divorce will

hinted at her resolve. "In that case, you should brace yourself for

was exactly why the Carter family had never ascended

are

"My words are clear."

Glophia to your advantage. If I don't hear from you by Sunday, expect to

the cafe

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

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