Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 88:

Aaron stepped forward, his finger aimed at Kathy. “You filthy girl! How vulgar and unmannered of you! Slander us again, and I’ll be forced to show you the door with a hanger!”

Madeline positioned herself in front of Kathy, her eyebrows lifted as she glanced at Norah. “Norah, isn’t it time you managed your entourage? They’re overly protective, verging on the irrational.”

The directness of Madeline’s statement was unmistakable.

Joanna’s temper flared at once. She addressed Madeline with a frosty tone, “Do you really think your Powell family holds any sway in Glophia? Are you aware of who I am? My brother could decimate the Powell family’s fortune by two-thirds in an instant.”

Madeline’s complexion drained of color as she quickly tried to amend her words. “Miss Andrews, that wasn’t my intention. My issue was with Norah, not you.”

Kathy struggled to swallow, observing Joanna’s commanding presence. To Kathy, Joanna emanated the aura of a distinguished family, unlike Norah, who seemed just another face in the crowd. It was this contrast that emboldened Kathy and Madeline to taunt Norah.

With a scoff, Joanna retorted, “My words fall on deaf ears? How dare you belittle Norah? She’s asked me to ignore your antics before, but you’ve crossed the line this time.”

Norah met Kathy’s and Madeline’s gaze with a serene expression. “Getting upset over them is pointless. Think of them as mere fools.”

Aaron, impressed, gave a thumbs up. “Your composure is admirable.” He was surprised by Norah’s patience under mockery, yet

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He suspected that anger simmered beneath her calm surface, especially considering the incident with her hand.

Joanna pressed on. “Norah might overlook your taunts, but I won’t. Cross me and you’ll learn your lesson.”

she smiled. “Ever heard of Jordy? Arrogant as he used to be, he didn’t dare play against

broke the silence. “Well spoken, Joanna!” Touched by their support, he suggested with a smile, “Why don’t you two go shopping or whatever? Leave us be. You might regret the

fear. Her boldness toward Norah had stemmed from the belief that Norah lacked backing, unlike herself, with the Powell and Carter families behind her. Yet, she recognized that provoking the Andrews

Any complaint to her family

empty. Bryson indeed had the power to obliterate a significant portion of both the Powell and Carter families’ assets.

addressed Joanna. “Miss Andrews, I get that you’re sticking up for your friend, but here’s a piece of

might just turn on

you think you’re in a position to lecture

“We’ve spelled it out for you. Are you really going to stand here making a spectacle of yourselves? Leave now, or I can’t promise you won’t

Madeline’s sleeve. “Madeline,

was acutely aware of the havoc Bryson could wreak on the Carter family if Joanna decided to involve him. She realized that in Derek’s eyes,

reluctant scowl, Madeline conceded, “Fine. Let’s go.” She cast a lingering look of animosity toward Norah before exiting the BelleVogue

who had been shadowing them. “You can attend to someone else. I’ve got it

“Understood.”

explained to Norah and Joanna, “This salesperson is new to the main office and

common knowledge among BelleVogue’s staff that Norah and Joanna were frequent patrons.

them further into the store, Aaron offered his assistance. “What brings you here

lift after Kathy’s

need your help picking out clothes? She’s got a

felt a sting from her words. “Joanna,

more relaxed, Norah perused a selection of high-fashion dresses. “I need

find.” Upon seeing the options Aaron presented, Norah replied, “There’s so much to choose

looks fantastic