Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 56:

The City Hall was bustling with people today. It was easy for onlookers to tell that Norah and Derek were a couple seeking a divorce, while Madeline stood shamelessly as the other woman.

Their presence at the entrance quickly became the center of attention, drawing more and more people to watch the unfolding drama.

As soon as Norah stopped talking, numerous people spun around, muffling their giggles behind their hands. In the eyes of many, Madeline, the unmistakable other woman, was a figure of disdain, regardless of her beauty.

Norah and Madeline were striking in their own ways. Norah was stunningly gorgeous, while Madeline had a more delicate appeal.

The crowd secretly envied Derek for being in the company of these two attractive women.

“Miss Wilson, if you’re unwilling to sign, just be upfront. Why resort to embarrassing both Derek and me?” Madeline asked, visibly upset. “Derek didn’t ask for more. After all, you’re not exactly in need. Why insist on holding onto those assets?”

Norah responded with a scoff. “Whether I need them or not is for me to decide. I’m merely claiming what’s rightfully mine.”

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Norah cursed Derek’s shamelessness silently. The nerve of him wanting to reclaim what he had promised her back when he asked her to sign the divorce papers! Yes, she was wealthy enough to give up on what he had promised her, but she was reluctant to let go of it without a fight.

Norah refused to let Derek have his way, especially given his repeated unwillingness to finalize the divorce swiftly.

“Mr. Carter, I once thought you were a man of integrity. Now you’re withdrawing from your promises? Ugh!” Norah grimaced.

villa he had intended for Norah: “Mr. Carter, you ought to

lines, saying, “I acted foolishly before. Now, it’s

on Derek over the past two years and was resolved not to walk away empty-handed. With all her efforts in waking him from the coma and helping with his recovery, he shouldn’t be here arguing with her. Her goal was simple—she was set on obtaining her rightful share before finalizing the divorce

to Derek’s arm, urging, “Derek, please explain to Miss Wilson that I want the lakeside villa to be our new home. Speak with

Norah’s gaze, attempting to soften the situation. “Norah, let’s not escalate this. The court’s involvement

Norah’s gaze grew sharp.

in place? However, he was the one caught in an affair. How dare he stand there and speak those words

possessions are

his initial offer to Norah, which included thirty million dollars, three properties, and a car—amounting to a third of his assets—as a gesture of compensation for her efforts in taking care of him over the past two years.

could have been involved with someone

really

your patience? You’re the one seeking a divorce so you can be with your lover, yet you’re reluctant to honor what we had agreed upon previously. Derek, it

our marriage, I realize I’ve never truly known

the delays. Are we finalizing this divorce today

“Just sign the paper, and

addressing Norah, “Miss Wilson, just sign it, and you’ll be free. Why hesitate over such a straightforward

it’s truly inconsequential, why doesn’t Derek just relent? Derek,

stature, the Carter family paled in comparison.

once had you completely under my thumb. You never dared

replaced by a steely gaze at Derek. His words reminded her of her routine existence among his family members. Whether in his villa or at Carter Manor, she conducted herself with the humility of a maid, never once defying him, with the illusion that he might one

How bold you’ve become since you signed the

Derek’s arm, Madeline regarded Norah complacently, enjoying the discomfort Derek’s revelation caused. It made sense now why Derek had once described Norah as merely a servant to the