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.

as Emil and Kalel were about to sit down, Norah

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

smile vanished as if struck by

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

calmness throwing the table into a

Norah might have a more

respect. Disregard his kindness, and I assure you, I

Glophia, Luna recognized the menace posed by Emil and Kalel. Their attention on a woman typically spelled

in an unfortunate

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

Sharon’s earlier remarks unsettled him, but now the Carters, despite Norah’s

of your former wife? Your current

to speak with you two. It has nothing to do with defending my ex-wife.

We have some conversations planned with her. Please don’t

defiance from Norah only fueled their desire to dominate. They eagerly

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

Emil challenged, “Treated how?”

look of disappointment and found himself at a loss for

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

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

noting his habitual tendency to test her limits.