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?

Sean turned toward her and slightly raised his eyebrows, offering her a

Oh my God! He was

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 think you’re the only charmer

gaze. “Norah, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something you want

say what

that, if Norah desired, he was

both of you! I’m not interested in buying anything. Plus, I’ve got my own money and can afford whatever I need!” She was far

up on the odd atmosphere

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

crystal as big as a dove’s egg, items typically adored by women. When Sean bid on the pink crystal, Norah assumed the diamond brooch was meant for his father and the crystal

Kason and Sean in the first row, but were held back by

Norah and the others, “How about we all grab lunch

Bryson nodded happily. “Okay.”

seeking her opinion.

Sean’s lead, Norah consented. “Sure, I’ll

a leisurely pace and adjusting his

a follow-up check and change your dressing regularly. And try not to use your right hand

his right

Solo Mio Restaurant for their meal. Norah was relieved; she knew she wouldn’t encounter Derek there. She appreciated the pre-booking regulation. Leading the way, Sean took them to the

surfaced in Norah’s mind,