Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 186:

With money lying at his feet, a wave of humiliation washed over Josh. In a swift motion, he spun around and slapped the bartender. “In a rush to say something? If you’re so fond of chiming in, maybe you should quit bartending and entertain the crowd instead.”

The bartender, clutching his cheek, didn’t dare respond, clearly a victim of such mistreatment before.

Josh, with a menacing step, pinned the money under his shoe and turned to Norah with a chilling proposition.

“Do you think you can walk away after throwing money at me? It’s not going to be that easy. You’re spending the night with me. If not, I’ll make sure you regret it right here in front of everyone.”

His once charming features now twisted into something sinister, a stark contrast under the harsh lighting.

As Josh finished his threat, five imposing figures emerged from the shadows, evidently loyal to him.

“You have one minute to decide,” Josh stated coldly.

around Norah, isolating her from

settled into a booth with a cold, calculating gaze fixed on Norah. Despite the pressure, Norah faced him with a composed smile. “Mr. Sampson, are you asking

takes flight

was palpable as he retorted, “After laying a hand on me, you lost the right to choose. Now, it’s either my place or you face the

inched closer to Norah, ready to enforce Josh’s ultimatum. The

bodyguards, there was a palpable fear that Norah could fare serious

her waistband, a twin to the one Sean had gifted

echoed in her mind, striking her with a sense of déjà

sight of the

the firearm in Norah’s grasp was lethal, and far from a prop. With a bullet, it could

expression icy. “Given this, Mr. Sampson, what choice do you suppose I have

threat of death unnerved him. His usual bravado, especially around women, faltered at

defuse the situation, he softened his tone and said, “This is all a