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.

what Norah had said when Madeline wanted the lakeside villa he had intended for Norah: “Mr. Carter, you ought to stand by your word.

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

away empty-handed. With all her efforts in waking him from the coma and

clung to Derek’s arm, urging, “Derek, please explain to Miss Wilson that I want the lakeside

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

Norah’s gaze grew sharp.

sense why Derek remained unfazed upon receiving the summons. Did he have a contingency in place? However, he was the one caught in an affair. How dare he stand there and speak those words

of my demands. These possessions are trivial to you. Why the

offer to Norah, which included thirty million dollars, three properties, and a car—amounting to a third of his assets—as

his generosity. The notion that Norah could have been involved with someone else long before, and that he was oblivious, infuriated him. Why should he hand over anything to her,

really testing

lover, yet you’re reluctant to honor what we had agreed upon previously. Derek, it turns out I really knew

with turmoil. “Two years into our marriage, I realize I’ve never truly known you.” Their conversation reached an

impatient, pressed, “Enough with the delays. Are we finalizing this

stood firm, saying, “Just sign the paper, and I’ll go through the formalities with you

sign it, and

inconsequential, why doesn’t Derek just relent? Derek, your actions reveal how petty you are!”

of family stature,

to say that again! I once had you completely under my thumb. You never

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 day see merit

label me petty? So what if I am? How bold you’ve become since you signed the divorce papers! Shall I provide more examples?” Derek

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