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.

Kalel were about to sit

courtesy,” Norah’s smile was icy. “Yet, you persist in vexing

and Kalel. Emil’s smile vanished as if struck by frost. “Miss Wilson, such definitive statements are unnecessary. You might regret the

seemed the Wilson family 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

says I’m unaware?” Norah countered, her calmness throwing the

them? It suggested that Norah might have a more formidable backing

turned icy. “Norah, don’t be so arrogant. Emil is offering you respect. Disregard his kindness, and I assure you, I won’t hesitate to deal with you right

having left Glophia,

in an unfortunate spotlight during this

drawing the attention of everyone at the table. Derek arrived with Madeline by

remarks unsettled him, but now the

are you intervening on behalf of your former wife? Your

“My approach was solely to speak with you two. It has nothing to do with defending my ex-wife. My commitment to Madeline

mere acquaintances now? We have some conversations planned with

only fueled their desire to dominate. They eagerly anticipated her submission,

balled into fists. “I can’t stand idly by while she’s treated this way in

Emil challenged, “Treated how?”

of disappointment and found himself

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

Derek’s departure, Sharon and Kathy chose not to stay

form, noting his habitual tendency to test her limits. He had defended her but lacked the courage