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.

group formed a barrier around Norah, isolating her from potential

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

takes

you lost the right to choose. Now, it’s either my

five men inched closer to Norah, ready to enforce Josh’s ultimatum. The crowd, observing from a distance, grew increasingly anxious

of Josh’s bodyguards, there was a palpable fear that Norah could fare serious harm if caught by

the one Sean had gifted her. She expertly spun it in her grasp.

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

aback by the sight of the gun, could

Josh that the firearm in Norah’s grasp was lethal, and far

“Given this,

caution. Despite his influence and the power he wielded, the immediate threat of death unnerved

to defuse the situation, he softened his tone and said, “This is all a big misunderstanding.