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.”

gaze was icy as she smiled. “Ever heard of Jordy? Arrogant as he used to be, he didn’t dare play against me. He seems quite timid in my presence.

with a smile,

the belief that Norah lacked

she’s upset. We should leave now. Any complaint to her family about us could spell disaster for

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 families in

mix of defiance and resignation, addressed Joanna. “Miss Andrews, I get that you’re sticking up for your friend, but here’s a piece of advice. Norah isn’t as saintly as

just turn

was swift and sharp. “And you think you’re in

you really going to stand here making a spectacle

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

that in Derek’s eyes, Madeline held a place

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

“You

“Understood.”

and Joanna, “This salesperson is new to

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

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

lift after Kathy’s and Madeline’s

picking out clothes? She’s got a

sting from her words. “Joanna, that’s a

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

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

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