Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 148:

After thirty minutes had passed, Norah efficiently whipped up five dishes and a soup, offering both stir-fried and chilled options, the tantalizing aroma filling the kitchen.

Susanna inhaled deeply, exclaiming, “Wow, the aroma is incredible! I’m eager to dig in!”

The quartet took their seats at the dining table. Norah served the prized cedar wine to Sean and Phillip, and prepared warm soy milk for Susanna. “Here is the finest cedar wine. Please enjoy yourselves.”

Phillip hesitated, eyeing the liquid before him, mindful of his upcoming drive.

Noticing Phillip’s expression, Sean said, “Alright. It’s Norah’s treat. Feel free to indulge.” Sean gracefully lifted the goblet, swirling it with refined elegance, exuding an air of nobility. He brought the glass close to his nose. “This cedar wine is light, clear, and elegant, with a delightful aroma,” he described before taking a sip and savoring its smooth, mellow flavor.

“Are you a connoisseur, Sean?” Norah raised an eyebrow. “Not everyone is familiar with cedar wine.”

This particular liquor wasn’t commonly found, so Norah was pleasantly surprised by its purity when she first tasted it with the Hayes family.

Among the wealthy, wine, champagne, and whiskey were commonplace, with wine standing out as a high-end liquor, renowned for its rich aroma and distinctive flavor. Affluent connoisseurs often sought aged wine for tasting and collection purposes.

Norah seemed to have monopolized most of the cedar wine due to her fondness for it.

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“This is my first time tasting it, and it’s excellent liquor.” Sean picked up his fork, examining the array of dishes. There were five in total, with only one featuring cilantro.

“Last time, I noticed that both you and Susanna avoid cilantro, so I prepared only one dish with it. Please give it a try,” Norah explained.

Susanna, the group’s ambiance specialist, praised each dish from the first to the last, creating a cheerful atmosphere throughout. Norah relished this positive feedback, dining with a content smile.

the scrutiny, and even Susanna, who was not typically quick to notice such subtleties, picked up on it. She spoke up, “Sean, focus on

chuckle, covering his mouth with a clenched fist. “Let’s focus

his complaints. Phillip gave Susanna a subtle glance but, regrettably, said nothing. Susanna chose to voice her complaints to Norah instead. “Norah, am I talking too much? Why

mind,” Norah replied, taking a bite. “Sean, don’t mind Susanna for

a playful grin, which Sean responded to with

overindulged after the meal. “Ah, Norah’s cooking is superb, far

at Susanna. “Next time, don’t bother asking me to cook if you want

I’m simply stating the facts. You’ve sampled Norah’s cooking, you

down, just

Norah, who was about to tackle the dishes. She immediately nudged Sean. Since Norah had cooked, Sean was supposed to handle the dishes

on, striding over to Norah and

the housekeeper to take care of it. She’ll

used by just the two of them. However, with four people today, Norah preferred not to handle it herself. While she enjoyed

plates to the sink,” Sean insisted, firmly taking them and depositing them in the sink. “You

Norah replied, grabbing some soft drinks and walking over

you leave. They

package of soft drinks. “I once saw these at Sean’s place! I had intended

had been wondering about the whereabouts of those soft drinks, and now she found them at Norah’s residence! Could it be that Norah and Sean had interacted behind her

Susanna, puzzled. Why was she so slow

he noticed my fondness

right,” Sean

and Norah. “Is that really what

a knowing glance. “Indeed,

replied, though she

Sean noticed Norah’s fatigue and took the initiative to bid farewell,