Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 493:

Susanna’s expression turned dark instantly under Coen’s disapproving stare. “What’s with that look?”

While Susanna usually had a calm demeanor, she wasn’t about to let her pride be trampled in situations like this. She stood up straight.

Despite her young age, she carried herself with such nobility and grace. Her commanding presence even made Coen and Rhoda feel a bit uneasy.

Coen’s stern look seemed to ask, “Who do you think you are?”

Rhoda tugged on his arm, saying, “Coen, cooperation matters most. Let’s go inside.”

In her view, it was meaningless to bother arguing with two ladies. As her husband had emphasized, the upcoming business lunch—it determined their chance to secure an investment. They had prepared extensively before arriving; failure was not acceptable, as her husband had insisted.

entered together, hand

incident. They’re

and Rhoda, making them stop in

girls talking about their daughter, Madeline

Norah’s way. “Did you mention Madeline

where

eye signal

heard she’s pregnant, but she should be okay. Derek and Kathy didn’t

her voice

you’re Madeline’s parents, choosing to dine lavishly

soured. “What’s it to you? Did you speak the truth