Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 157:

Sharon cast a disapproving look at Madeline. “Shame on you, Madeline! You know better than we do what you did to Luna and Derek’s engagement!”

Derek, who had numerous better matches, found himself engaged to Luna, largely due to Madeline’s interference. Following the car incident, the woman Derek married became Norah.

Madeline, having considered every aspect of the situation, wore a look of rigid contemplation. Regardless of her response, it seemed doomed to criticism.

Madeline lifted her gaze to Norah, who stood in solitude, effortlessly becoming the center of everyone’s attention.

Corrin continued his speech. “This birthday banquet is illuminated by your presence. I’m grateful you all could make it despite your packed schedules. Your well-wishes are deeply appreciated. Now, please, enjoy the lunch.”

As Corrin finished, the crowd began drifting toward the dining hall.

Emil offered an invitation to Norah. “Miss Wilson, maybe we could have a meaningful conversation over lunch?” Norah remained stoic, offering no reply.

On her way out, Norah noticed Sharon with Derek and Madeline trailing behind. She hadn’t expected to see Derek and Madeline here. She puzzled over their presence. They were divorced. Was his attendance at Corrin’s birthday merely a jest?

Yet, Norah refused to give them a moment’s attention. Doing so would only bring her disgust.

She felt she had settled her debts with Derek. If he dared to bring Madeline and his relatives to trouble her further, she would not hold back her wrath.

Emil and Kalel continued to follow Norah. As she settled down at the table shared with Corrin, they boldly approached. “Mr. Wilson, would you object if we joined you at the table?” Corrin, who had meticulously arranged the seating to accommodate eight per table, frowned slightly. He had intended to invite some guests to his table to have a nice conversation over the meal. Nonetheless, unable to disregard the influence of Emil and Kalel’s families, he conceded, “Please, be my guest.”

The table, originally designed for six, was now up to eight, including Corrin and Norah, along with Luna, Dooley, Shayla, Emil, and Kalel.

Emil and Kalel were about

Palmer, Mr. Payne, your reputations precede you in Glophia. I had intended to extend you courtesy,” Norah’s smile was icy. “Yet, you persist in vexing me. Let me be

as if struck

and Norah couldn’t escape the consequences if his and Kalel’s families targeted them. Corrin’s complexion lost its color. “Mr. Palmer, Mr. Payne, Please forgive Norah. She’s unaware of who you really are.

Norah countered, her calmness throwing the table into a

dismiss them? It suggested that Norah might have a more formidable backing than the Wilson

offering you respect. Disregard his kindness, and I assure you, I won’t hesitate to

gaze fixed on Norah with mixed feelings. Despite having left Glophia, Luna recognized the menace posed by Emil and Kalel. Their attention on a woman typically spelled

in an unfortunate

Payne,” a distinct male voice interrupted, drawing the attention of everyone at the table.

had Sharon’s earlier remarks unsettled him, but now the Carters, despite Norah’s divorce, had attended his birthday

wife? Your current flame

It has nothing to

you are mere acquaintances now? We have some conversations planned with her. Please don’t interrupt. If

fueled their desire to dominate.

fists. “I can’t stand idly by while she’s treated this

Emil challenged, “Treated how?”

Derek caught Madeline’s look of disappointment and found

barely above a whisper. Gripping Madeline’s shoulder more firmly, he added, “We have other matters to attend to.

their intentions. Following Derek’s departure, Sharon and Kathy chose not to stay for the meal, exiting shortly after

habitual tendency to test her limits. He had defended her but lacked the courage to acknowledge it