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 compliant

I’ll figure out what we should do for

Have a productive meeting.”

with a smile, oblivious to Derek’s somber

project details provided by Coen. It was a small, non-profit

agenda behind

his fists, he recalled Norah’s

was even more remarkable

undeserving of her. Resolved to safeguard the Carter family’s future, Derek realized he needed to find a solution. Whether it entailed seeking Norah’s assistance or remarrying her, as long as

café, a suave man in

emanating an aura of elegance

Scott? He wishes to

keen grasp

evident, and only Norah could fulfill his

a moment. I need to speak with someone inside,” Norah

“Of course.”

special significance to Norah, Alice turned and trailed

Norah entered the

second floor