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.”

her arms defiantly. “I’m not jesting. This is my demand. Agree, and we head to court for the divorce

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

thoughtfully. “Norah, I… Two-thirds is an excessive

tone resolute. “I believe I have sixty or seventy more years ahead of me. There’s no

cordial, but she wouldn’t compromise

expression soured. “Show some

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

inform me.” Norah’s frigid demeanor stirred panic and anger

Derek addressed Juliana, urging her not to

with. The family’s assets, amassed over generations

languish behind bars for years?

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

glistened with tears, which slowly flowed

a tissue. “Juliana, don’t stress about them. You’re not getting any younger. Why not just enjoy yourself? Focusing on such matters

and Derek’s father was a mess, and

idly by while they plunge into turmoil.

voiced her objection

a decision, swayed by the sight

concede two-thirds of the Carter family’s assets to Norah on the condition

steer clear of trouble, I shall not concern myself with their affairs,”

halted Sharon’s impending argument. “Consider your daughter’s

with her daughter, she

she listened

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