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.

cranial surgery for a princess with a success rate below 10%. They

challenge intrigued Norah. She saw it not only as a financial opportunity but also as a chance to elevate Supernatural Doctor’s global prestige. She wondered if her international fame

responded to the email, setting up a time to head to Otland for the surgery and some time off. The recent events in the country

Zeke, as their band was gearing up for a

then, her phone beeped with a

I was getting the diamond brooch. Your recent injury wasn’t by chance. It

phone in disbelief. She had assumed her injury was a repercussion from a previous clash with the Fox

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 suffered various

and sped toward Carter Manor. Kathy, still unmarried,

visited Derek’s place just to tease Norah. Norah had once exercised patience, hoping not to burden Derek with family discord. This, however, had resulted in

the sight of Sharon slapping Kathy. The 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 actions must

mess, Kathy lifted her head, glaring with resentment. “I was only looking out for myself! What did I do wrong? Mom, Grandma, tell me. If Derek doesn’t

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

she remarked, her voice cold and authoritative, filling the

Norah. In her eyes, Norah’s failure to manage her brother and let him reunite with Madeline had

noticed before. He realized he was automatically locking eyes with Norah in the crowd, something he’d never done before. Previously, Norah had been like a shadow in his life, easily overlooked no matter

presence became unexpectedly captivating, drawing his gaze whenever she was

Kathy, her tone laced with skepticism. “What brings you

cold smile. “I’ve come to

to Derek, Norah asked, “Mr. Carter, why isn’t Madeline by