Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 38:

Derek’s expression softened as he said, “Isn’t there still plenty of time before the Grace Cup? Madeline’s not going anywhere. What’s the rush to ask her today?”

Kathy said those words to change the subject, clearly not interested in seeking advice from Madeline regarding the Grace Cup. She jumped up and pushed Derek toward the door. “Understood. Derek, make it quick and get going. Madeline needs to get dressed.”

Once the door shut, Madeline asked, “So, are you actually going to join the Grace Cup?”

Kathy confirmed with a nod. “Yes, I studied fashion design at university. I’m eager to enter competitions to build my name. I need your support, Madeline.”

Madeline appeared unsure and said, “But I’ve also entered the Grace Cup’s fashion design contest. If I assist you, it might detract from my own work.”

She looked down, her gaze carrying a hint of mystery and uncertainty. She hadn’t signed up for the contest until Kathy brought it up, prompting a spur-of-the-moment decision to participate. She felt she had wasted too much time during her two years abroad. Now back in Glophia and preparing to marry Derek, Madeline knew she had to be mindful of her public image.

“I’ve heard Noelle will be judging the Grace Cup this year. I’m really looking forward to meeting her in the final round,” Kathy shared her aspirations.

As a student majoring in fashion design,

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Kathy looked up to several world-famous designers, with Noelle at the top of her list. “Noelle’s designs are simply exquisite. I own one of her high-fashion pieces. I hardly ever wear it, just to keep it special!”

you should give it your all in the contest. I decided to

sulk. “Fine, it’s okay. You should just concentrate on your

Jolie announced, handing Norah the schedule. “You’re on duty

marked Norah’s first chance to work directly with patients at the outpatient clinic. Jolie gave Norah an encouraging pat on the back. “You’re relatively new to our Cardiac Surgery Department, so being at the outpatient clinic mostly means you’ll be waiting. If you get bored, feel free to tackle other tasks

added, “Just be mindful. I get the sense that Jamison keeps a particularly close eye on you. He

Norah’s heightened sense of awareness. He probably suspected that Norah might have leveraged connections to secure her hospital position without genuine medical expertise. Since Norah’s arrival, rumors had been circulating. There were whispers that Norah might be a high-ranking official’s relative who had embellished her credentials

forming opinions about others. Norah was friendly toward her colleague, and Jolie

“Don’t mention it.”

departed, Norah attached her pen to her uniform pocket and headed toward the outpatient clinic. Derek was still delaying the finalization of

it and pondered his next move. Deep down, she knew involving Juliana could simplify matters, but

Department, Norah found herself alone. The screen showed doctors with patients queued up, but her name had not yet appeared. This didn’t bother Norah. She understood that as a newcomer, patients would naturally gravitate

patient. The first patient of the morning was a young university student seeking relief from discomfort. The clinic was busy, and the patient ended up in the Cardiac Surgery Department by chance, mentioning occasional rapid heartbeats at

applied pressure to specific acupuncture points, alleviating the

Cardiac Surgery Department this remarkable? The

for some time, haven’t you? What took you so long to

the relief from medication was only temporary. I never thought I’d find such effective relief here. Your

help stabilize your system. They should

the time lunch rolled around, no other patients had shown up. Norah realized the importance of reputation, understanding it played a significant role

Norah knew she’d be done for the day once the clock hit closing time. Glancing up, Norah noticed Jamison