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.

together,

They’re even in the

words reached Coen and Rhoda, making them stop in their

two girls talking about their daughter,

turned and blocked Norah’s way. “Did you mention Madeline

where

swiftly reacted to Norah’s eye signal and jumped

right at the competition. I heard she’s pregnant,

amplified her

Madeline’s parents, choosing to dine lavishly here instead of visiting

it to you? Did you speak the truth or tell a