Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 185:

Josh was taken aback by Norah’s sudden disinterest upon his revelation of financial comfort. He couldn’t help but wonder about the depth of her wealth.

“Could you clarify your question? I’d enjoy continuing our conversation,” Josh said, hoping to engage Norah further.

“Since you’ve treated me to a drink,” Norah replied, “I’ll explain. By ‘rich,’ I mean those whose names appear on the global billionaires list. Do you belong to that echelon?” Norah raised an eyebrow.

Josh’s expression turned cold. “If you’re not interested, you could just tell me directly. You don’t have to say things like that.”

Josh was skeptical about any billionaire frequenting this place, where the elite had access to exclusive vineyards and extravagant wines—well beyond his means. “Why the defensiveness?” Norah asked, sipping her wine with a calm that belied her interest.

Josh mistook her composed demeanor as a slight against his financial status, and his look hardened. Yet, his desire for her only grew. In his mind, Norah was nothing more than a gold-digger. He figured she would drop her facade once he got her.

Josh’s demeanor, attributing it to

Norah stated, setting down her half-finished wine without a glance

him to the floor. “Is this how you react to a polite farewell?” she said. “I refuse to be

Josh, assisted by the bartender, shakily got

Norah. “You must’ve heard of me

and promptly diverted their gazes. Despite the booming music, whispers about Josh

woman, but upon spotting Josh, I retreated. He always gets

that

of the figures

who had previously crossed paths with Norah and tried to flaunt their

Josh. “What is it you’re