Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 108:

Juliana grasped Norah’s hand and murmured, “Give me a moment to think.”

“Juliana!” “Grandma!” Sharon and Derek’s voices rang out urgently.

Derek released Madeline’s hand and took a seat beside Juliana. “Grandma, Norah is attempting to extort money from us. She’s demanding an outrageous sum simply because she believes you’ll avoid the involvement of the police. Please don’t succumb to her manipulation.”

“Did I instruct Kathy and Madeline to abduct Norah?” Juliana retorted. “Consider this—if they hadn’t acted improperly, how could the Carter family find themselves in such a predicament?”

Madeline stood frozen, her expression a mixture of anxiety and guilt. “No, I didn’t do it.”

Kathy sneered, “Quit the act. Besides my gullible brother, who else is buying into your lies? Certainly not my grandma and mom.”

Sharon and Juliana exchanged cold glances, fully aware of Madeline’s complicity.

Derek’s expression darkened as he stated, “We can’t afford to relinquish two-thirds of the Carter family’s property. Norah, you’ve crossed the line!”

Norah tilted her head, curiosity dancing in her bright eyes. “Oh? But it’s your own doing, not mine.” She wouldn’t stop if it meant making the Carter family suffer.

Rising to her feet, Sharon jabbed a finger in Norah’s direction, scolding, “Norah, don’t be so greedy! I couldn’t fathom why you were obstructing the divorce proceedings earlier.”

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“Now it’s clear you were biding your time for this moment. Are you aiming to claim all our properties? It’s out of the question! Be straight with us. Don’t toy with us here; we have matters to attend to once we resolve this issue.”

is my demand. Agree, and we head to court for the divorce immediately. Otherwise, we’ll see each other at the police station.” She remained unfazed

“The Carter family worked tirelessly for years to acquire such modest holdings. How will they survive if you strip it all away? Couldn’t you just settle for

her lips together thoughtfully. “Norah, I… Two-thirds is an excessive demand

I have sixty or seventy more years ahead of me. There’s no rush. But make no mistake, I

been cordial, but she wouldn’t compromise her

soured. “Show some

and intimidate me?” Norah met Derek’s gaze with a

few hours. Once you’ve decided, inform me.” Norah’s frigid demeanor stirred

Juliana, urging her not to accept

was the last thing he was willing to comply with. The family’s assets, amassed over generations with painstaking effort, were something Derek could not easily relinquish. Surrendering them to Norah seemed an

witness your sister and lover languish behind bars for years? For men, it may not matter, but my

your duties as a devoted husband. You’ve even brought a mistress into our home. To make matters worse, your sister has always mistreated Norah.

tears, which

stress about them. You’re not getting any younger. Why not just

Sharon and Derek’s father was a mess, and Derek and Kathy had never stopped themselves

can’t stand idly by while

voiced her

sight

himself. “I’ll concede two-thirds of the Carter family’s assets to Norah on the condition that she refrain from

clear of trouble, I shall not concern myself with their affairs,” Norah smirked. It was invariably

impending argument. “Consider your

suddenly went quiet. Despite her frustration with her daughter, she couldn’t bear the thought of Kathy

as she listened to Derek’s

to end Norah? If they had succeeded, Norah wouldn’t be here, vying for a significant share of