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.”

Arrogant as he used to be, he didn’t dare play against me. He seems quite timid in my presence.

smile, “Why don’t you two go shopping or whatever? Leave us be. You might regret

Her boldness toward Norah had stemmed from the belief that Norah lacked

she’s upset. We should leave now. Any complaint

threat wasn’t empty. Bryson indeed had the power to obliterate a significant portion of both the Powell and Carter families’ assets. His influence and strength far surpassed that of their

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

might just

sharp. “And 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

intimidated by Joanna, tugged at Madeline’s sleeve. “Madeline, perhaps

the Carter family if Joanna decided to involve him. She realized that in Derek’s eyes, Madeline held a place far more significant than she did. The prospect of Derek holding her accountable for provoking

go.” She cast a lingering look of animosity toward

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

“Understood.”

“This salesperson is new to the main office and

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

his assistance. “What brings you here today? Let me know what

spirits seemed to lift after

teased, “Does Norah really need your help picking out clothes? She’s got a better

her

a selection of high-fashion dresses. “I need a dress for an auction.

Let’s see what we can find.” Upon seeing the options Aaron presented, Norah replied, “There’s so much to choose from. Let’s not rush. Feel free to try on whichever dress

her selection. “Norah, this one looks fantastic on you. You should definitely give