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.

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

not only as a financial opportunity but also as a chance

up a time to head to Otland for the surgery and some

with Zeke, as their band was gearing up for a

beeped with a new

diamond brooch. Your recent injury wasn’t by chance. It was part of the Fox Alliance’s conspiracy with Kathy to abduct

disbelief. She had assumed her injury was a repercussion

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

car, and sped toward Carter Manor. Kathy, still unmarried, resided

Norah. Norah had once exercised patience, hoping not to burden Derek with family discord. This, however, had resulted in Kathy taking advantage,

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

“I was only looking out for myself! What did I do wrong? Mom, Grandma, tell

at the doorway, causing her to halt. “Norah?” All eyes in the room shifted

bird catches the worm,” she remarked, her voice cold and authoritative, filling

manage her brother and let him reunite with Madeline had precipitated her downfall. In Kathy’s mind,

Derek watched Norah enter, bathed in light and clad in a white dress, she seemed transformed, standing out in a way he had never noticed before. He realized he was automatically locking eyes with Norah in

divorce, Norah’s presence became unexpectedly captivating, drawing his gaze whenever

laced with skepticism.

lips curled into a cold smile. “I’ve come

Derek, Norah asked, “Mr. Carter,

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