Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 86:

Though Norah had drunk, she didn’t feel the effects of alcohol. She lowered her gaze and inquired, “Where’s Phillip? Why wasn’t he with you?”

“Susanna had called him over,” Sean replied casually, his breath carrying a strong scent of alcohol that was somewhat intoxicating.

“What did you want to elaborate on just now, Mr. Scott?” Norah asked, fiddling with her fingers and gazing out the window as if the conversation didn’t concern her.

“There’s an auction next weekend, and I’d like to invite you to my date, Norah,” Sean explained.

Norah raised an eyebrow in surprise. “An auction?”

“The Scott family is hosting the auction, and many prominent figures from Glophia will be there. I need a companion.”

“With important people from Glophia? Why me?” Norah’s eyes drooped, and there was a touch of sadness in her expression. Amidst the divorce proceedings with Derek, Norah felt like she, Derek, and Madeline had become the laughingstock of Glophia. Why did Sean choose her to be his companion at the auction?

“In my view, reputation is something given by others. But personally, I don’t pay much attention to it,” Sean interjected. “I’m more interested in discerning a person’s character firsthand.”

Norah chuckled lightly. “You seem to have your own criteria for friendship. Apart from Phillip and your bodyguards, I haven’t noticed anyone else.”

“Anyone by your side?” Sean maintained his composure despite Norah’s teasing. “Well, I have quite a few friends. I’ll introduce you to them sometime.”

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Norah waved her hand dismissively. “Oh, don’t bother. I was just making conversation.”

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her head, wanting to decline, but catching sight of Sean’s earnest expression, she held back her rejection. “It would be my

had a companion before. A faint smile graced Sean’s lips as he pulled out a cigarette, offering it to Norah. “Care

with a shake of her head. Although she drank, she disliked the smell of

Sean flicked the lighter, igniting the cigarette. Inhaling deeply, he blew out smoke rings, the white haze framing his sharp jawline and exquisite features. The wristwatch on his cigarette-holding hand emitted a subtle glow, adding to his mature

the smoke to dissipate. Norah found herself captivated by Sean’s alluring smoking habit. The lingering scent of smoke tickled her

In the afternoon, she arranged to go shopping at the Splendor Building with Joanna, intending to pick out an outfit for the upcoming auction. “I heard about

Mr. Scott really ask you to be his companion? What does that mean?” Joanna said, beaming as she linked arms with

state, failing to recall her outspoken words about Sean. “Maybe it’s because we’ve been spending more time

I don’t know,” Norah

head. “You don’t understand. Mr. Scott has never had anyone by his

was momentarily taken aback. She was

But since Mr. Scott has picked you as his companion, Amabel probably isn’t relevant,” Joanna analyzed confidently. “Did you go back with Mr.

replied nonchalantly,

under this category,” Joanna mocked bluntly. “If he truly wanted to clarify

accompany him to the auction,

reception, a professionally dressed woman with stray hair neatly tucked behind her ear asked, “Excuse me, is the

the woman possessed a clear, delicate face, refined features, and a

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“Kindly await their response.”

bag and stated calmly, “I would like to be interviewed today.” The receptionist hesitated. “That’s not the

box to the receptionist, who accepted it silently. “Please wait here. I’ll inform HR.” Following the interview, the HR representative stood up, extending a handshake with a smile. “Miss Morris, I’ve reviewed your resume. It fits well with the company’s position and future goals. Can you begin

and, before departing,

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