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.

face, the sharp crack of the blow

hand

hit you?” Norah’s face showed disbelief. She hadn’t laid a finger on her. “If you’re into theatrics, find another stage. This isn’t the place for acting in front of a stranger!” To Norah, the encounter seemed nothing more than a bizarre interruption. With that, she

they had been acquaintances, perhaps she might have suspected an underlying conflict or a calculated ploy. But

another thought,

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past her, darting out of the restroom first, leaving Norah

so vulnerable. Now, her swift escape only

a slower pace, the sound of her high heels clicking on the floor echoed as she made her way back to the main hall. A flirtatious voice