Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 171:

Madeline swung the door open, her excitement palpable in her voice.

Derek quickly locked his screen, his expression stern as he reprimanded, “Madeline, I’ve told you before, knock before entering.

What if you disrupt the meeting?”

Madeline playfully stuck out her tongue. “Derek, don’t be upset.

I was just excited and wanted to tell you right away.” Madeline wrapped her arms around Derek’s neck and settled on his lap, pouting. “I’ve been pestering my dad for ages, and he finally agreed to send you the project details before the discussion.

Check your computer messages.”

“Okay.”

Derek placed his phone next to the computer, maintaining a poker face, and checked the documents Coen had sent over.

“Darling, I need to get some work done now.

Why don’t you go out and enjoy yourself?” Derek added, planting a kiss on Madeline’s cheek before gently lifting her and setting her down. “Come see me later, alright?”

live now

dissatisfied with Derek’s distant demeanor, remained a

I’ll figure out what we

Have a productive meeting.”

a smile, oblivious to Derek’s somber gaze

by Coen. It was a small, non-profit venture that

behind Coen’s selection

fists, he recalled Norah’s victorious moment, falling

more remarkable

family’s future, Derek realized he needed to find a solution. Whether it entailed seeking

café, a suave man in a black suit gestured, saying,

of elegance and nobility, approached

would you mind accompanying Mr. Scott? He wishes to speak with Miss

had a keen grasp of nonverbal

evident, and only Norah could

moment. I need to

“Of course.”

the individual inside might hold special significance to Norah, Alice turned

Alice, Norah entered

floor boasted private