Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 100:

Upon hearing the words of the woman he cherished, Derek refused to back down. He lifted the bidding paddle once more. “17.10 million.”

The initial bidders threw around millions as if it were nothing, making Derek appear rather frugal. Norah’s intervention stopped him from bidding further. However, Sean was determined to acquire the diamond brooch. “18 million.” His tone was deep and alluring, his demeanor relaxed yet subtly commanding.

Derek paused, his gaze dropping. Clenching his jaw, he noticed Madeline looking at him eagerly. “18.10 million.” Anger blazed in Kathy’s eyes. Meanwhile, Jordy’s hand had made its way under her dress, his touch bold and unyielding. Yet Kathy remained passive, consumed by the thought of her brother’s willingness to spend over ten million for Madeline’s adornment.

Derek had toiled tirelessly to earn money. Why, then, would he lavish such an exorbitant sum on Madeline’s fancy?

Sean was caught off guard by Derek’s persistence in the bidding war. To him, eighteen million was mere pocket change. However, for Derek, such an amount likely constituted a large chunk of his family’s assets. “20 million,” Sean laughed lightly and continued to escalate the bid confidently.

Norah was taken aback by Sean’s serious interest in the diamond brooch. She pondered whom he intended to gift it to.

The new price made Derek wince. Dropping twenty million on a piece of decorative jewelry was beyond his means. He fell silent, purposely avoiding Madeline’s probing eyes.

“20 million, going once…”

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With the auctioneer’s hammer coming down, Sean secured ownership of the diamond brooch.

Norah, supporting her face with her right hand, gazed at Sean intently. Sean exuded an elegance unique to the well-bred. With looks rivaling those of leading actors, he was the dream of many women in Glophia. What type of woman would catch the eye of such an illustrious man?

slightly raised his eyebrows, offering

heart raced. Oh my God! He

Norah met his gaze and smiled back, just as charmingly. She noticed his ears turn red, and her eyes sparkled with a playful smile. Come on, don’t

at me like

chimed in immediately, “Norah, just say what you want,

he was ready to lavish

from both of you! I’m not interested in buying anything. Plus, I’ve got my own money

up on the odd atmosphere between

There was clearly some friction between Sean and Kason. His eyes lit up with intrigue, though

as a dove’s egg, items typically adored by women. When Sean bid on the pink crystal, Norah assumed the diamond brooch

Sean in the first row, but were held back by their

up and said to Norah and the others, “How

Bryson nodded happily. “Okay.”

seeking her

to following Sean’s lead,

a leisurely pace and adjusting his right sleeve carefully to avoid

“Please make sure you get a follow-up check and change your dressing regularly. And try not to use your right hand for heavy lifting

lowering his right hand, replied,

meal. Norah was relieved; she knew she wouldn’t encounter Derek there. She appreciated the pre-booking regulation. Leading the

past conversations with Sean at Solo Mio surfaced