Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 677:

First impressions could set the tone for future interactions. Norah gave Dolores a brief glance before looking away without further acknowledgment.

Dolores chose a soft pink lipstick, nearly matching her natural lip color—an understated selection. Since arriving at the event, she had stuck close to Marlin, meeting several influential figures in Silverdale. However, she hadn’t paid much attention to those Marlin hadn’t introduced. Upon seeing Norah, an inexplicable sense of panic welled up inside her.

Meanwhile, Norah, unaware of Dolores’ troubled gaze, turned on the faucet and washed her hands, the water cascading over her slender fingers.

Dolores’ heart rate accelerated, urging her to leave, yet something held her back. Throughout her life, her intuition had been a reliable guide, helping her capitalize on opportunities and avoid disasters. Her intuition now screamed that Norah was a threat. Without thinking, she stepped in front of Norah as she was about to leave the restroom.

own face, the sharp crack

no quarrel. Why did you strike me?” Dolores asked, her hand clasped over her face, tears streaming down as she looked up

a finger on her. “If you’re into theatrics, find another stage. This isn’t the place

perhaps she might have suspected an underlying conflict or a calculated ploy. But

thought, still puzzled

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her, darting out of the restroom first, leaving Norah to watch

earlier, Dolores had seemed so vulnerable. Now,

of her high heels clicking on the floor echoed as she made her way back