Chapter 557:

She quickly excused herself. “Mom, I need to take care of something, so I’ll be leaving now.”

Her immediate priority was to check the surveillance footage and catch the thief. If the necklace wasn’t recovered by the end of the wedding, she would be held responsible for the loss, and she couldn’t afford that. The three of them found a quiet spot to sit.

Juliana asked about what had been happening with Norah recently. Juliana had actually heard a lot about Norah’s situation. Sharon didn’t like Norah, and consequently, she didn’t like Madeline either. The events that transpired between the two in Glophia were something Juliana intended to discuss with her family over dinner.

“Gold shines wherever it is,” Juliana had remarked, reflecting on Norah’s experiences. She had always believed Norah had great potential, but Derek’s failure to see this had left her talents unrecognized and unappreciated.

What a pity.

you. You’ve earned your compensation, and avoiding Derek is for the best, but please believe me when I say I’m genuinely concerned.” Despite the past misunderstandings and grievances, Juliana’s kindness towards Norah was

please don’t stir up any trouble, can you? I’d really appreciate that.” Her eyes pleaded with Norah, her

Carter family was fortunate to

live now on

came today because of you. I’ve said before that I’ll treat Derek like a stranger. As long as he doesn’t provoke me, I won’t go out of my way

a mere cash offering. It was meticulously put together soon after she heard about Derek’s

one who gets me. Back in the day, you were my

reminiscence, swiftly interjected, “Derek and I are no longer together. Let’s keep the

of course, my apologies. Sometimes my old mind just wanders. I’ll keep it in check from now on.” She cast a fond gaze at Norah. What a gem she was. Derek’s inability to

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