Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 104:

Remembering how the Fox Alliance had nearly captured Norah the last time, Kathy’s grip tightened in frustration. They had failed miserably, unable to apprehend Norah and torture her since then.

Exhausted, Kathy returned to Carter Manor, only to find Derek, alongside Sharon and Juliana, wearing somber expressions. Overwhelmed, Kathy silently moved to the center of the living room.

Juliana commanded sharply, “Kneel!”

Kathy complied, sinking to her knees heavily on the floor.

“Kathy Carter! A member of the Carter family, you’ve embarrassed us all by chasing after Jordy for an auction invite. Do you even care about the Carter family’s reputation?”

Kathy bit her lip, choosing not to respond.

Looking at Kathy with disappointment, Sharon lamented, “I was in disbelief when your brother told me about your ridiculous behavior. Why stoop so low just to please him for an auction invitation?”

Kathy had hickeys around her neck, a reminder of the deal she had struck with Jordy just to get one auction invitation. Sharon’s frustration grew as she observed her daughter, traditionally proud, now appearing diminished by her voluntary actions.

“Derek plans to escort Madeline to the auction, and I wish to attend as well. If he won’t take me, I’ll find another way,” Kathy said, her gaze unwavering, convinced of her own innocence.

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Norah sifted through her mailbox, which was crowded with requests for the Supernatural Doctor’s expertise. Among them were appeals from the Hayes family and the Scott family. After clearing out all the emails, there was one more, sitting alone in the inbox.

surgery for a princess with a success rate below 10%. They offered $30 million for the consultation, plus a

She saw it not only as a financial opportunity but also as a chance to elevate Supernatural Doctor’s global prestige.

head to Otland for the surgery and some time off. The recent events in the

prepared to share her newly completed songs with Zeke,

phone beeped

was getting the diamond brooch. Your recent injury wasn’t by chance. It was part of the Fox Alliance’s conspiracy with Kathy to abduct and harm you.” A voice

voice in the recording, she clenched her phone in disbelief. She had assumed her injury was a repercussion from a previous

the aftermath of mocking Kathy at the mall with Joanna. Norah cursed silently. Did Kathy think she was so forgiving? Kathy had gone as far as to orchestrate an assassination attempt. Had luck not been on her side, she could have fallen prey to the Fox Alliance’s torture or

dashed to the garage, revved her sports car, and sped toward Carter Manor. Kathy, still unmarried, resided there with her

Norah had married Derek, Kathy’s loathing of Norah had ignited, and she frequently visited Derek’s place just to tease Norah. Norah had once exercised patience, hoping not to burden Derek with family

mix of anger and sympathy on Sharon’s face was a new side to Norah. To Norah, Sharon had always seemed haughty and disdainful, but Kathy’s

resentment. “I was only looking out for myself! What did I do wrong? Mom, Grandma, tell me. If Derek doesn’t care about me anymore, who else can I count

noticed Norah standing at the doorway, causing her to halt. “Norah?” All eyes in the room shifted toward her, her demeanor gentle yet radiant,

bird catches the worm,” she remarked, her

Norah’s failure to manage her brother and let him reunite

way he had never noticed before. He realized he was automatically locking eyes with Norah in the crowd, something he’d never done before. Previously, Norah had been

presence became unexpectedly captivating, drawing his

with skepticism. “What brings you here?” Her words

cold smile. “I’ve come

Carter, why isn’t Madeline by your