Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 94:

Better asked, “I breached the Fox Alliance’s network and unearthed something odd.”

A voice replied, “I intercepted this call recording from Hilda’s phone. The Fox Alliance was hired to orchestrate this pursuit of Miss Wilson.”

Sean then saw a document pop up on his screen.

He played the audio, listening to two women’s voices. His expression grew stormier by the minute.

“It seems we’ve stumbled upon a plot. The Fox Alliance was hired to target Miss Wilson. Luckily, Miss Wilson managed to escape. Had they captured her, she’d have faced unimaginable horrors back at their headquarters.”

A wave of fury swept over Sean. “Can you trace the mastermind behind this?”

“Just a sec… Alright, got it. I’m sending over the location now.”

Sean hurriedly checked the address. It was a mansion in Glophia. A quick search revealed the owner: Derek Carter.

Sean frowned.

“Derek?” he muttered. “The same Derek who was divorcing Norah for the other woman?”

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He wasn’t privy to all the details, but he suspected that Norah’s incident was somehow linked to Derek’s affair. He recalled that the other woman’s name was Madeline.

on her left side made her wince. Then, she recalled she’d been stabbed and

panic set in. Looking around, she

the air. Norah, grappling with her shoulder pain, tried to sit up and scan her surroundings. It didn’t take long for her to recognize the room. Wasn’t this the Scott family’s guest room, where she’d

A petite coffee table and a swing chair occupied one corner. Despite the minor changes, it was

of relief to Norah. Though she was unsure of how she got

clothes and tended to her stab wound. A flush of embarrassment and irritation washed over her. Could Sean have been the one

tread of footsteps neared the door. Norah reclined and shut her eyes, feigning

the bed

He leaned in, brushing her forehead with his hand. Her skin was warm but lacked the heat of a fever. His fingers drifted, smoothing the creases

he

was only pretending, he scrutinized her briefly before exiting. Only after the door clicked shut did Norah start

feign sleep, not ready to confront anyone just yet. Sean’s words lingered in her mind, thrilling her.

uncontrollable as she pondered the

sat up. Sean’s words still echoed in her mind, causing her heart to skip. Why would Sean say such things to her, assuming she was

followed by Sean’s voice. “May

glanced down at the simple white nightgown adorning her. “Please,

herself up cautiously to avoid straining her shoulder. She accepted the water, savoring the relief

she said, clutching the glass. She

the whirlwind of events, Norah could only recall waking up briefly after her

summoned a female doctor to attend to her injuries, and ensured her clothes were changed for

over Norah upon learning a female family doctor had been responsible for her change of clothes was palpable. The thought of Sean undertaking