Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 682:

No one felt compelled to intervene on Norah’s behalf; forming an alliance with her seemed unnecessary.

Sean stepped forward, positioning himself protectively in front of Norah. His gaze darkened as he glanced at Dolores, still visibly distraught.

“The truth is plain to see. I haven’t sought retribution against Miss Shaw. She slandered my girlfriend…”

Norah’s words rang with clarity, emphasizing the stark contrast between the red handprints on Dolores’s face. The discrepancy in size and intensity between the marks was evident, exposing Dolores’s falsehood.

Marlin had been cognizant of the deception all along.

Norah had indeed struck Dolores, it was Dolores who had initiated the conflict

she deserved! You can’t just send

explanation for Dolores’s slander against Norah, especially since Norah had openly denied any acquaintance with

to all. Do you think it’s right to expel Norah and her boyfriend at such a moment? We, the Boyd family, must

She was taken aback that Yolande, whom she had found rather haughty, would defend

a new journey on

to Marlin, noting that although the issue seemed minor, the gathering crowd made it significant, urging that the Boyd family take a clear stance. Should they overlook Dolores’s actions or address them

She had assumed the Boyds would quietly banish Norah without this direct confrontation and was now visibly unnerved. How would Marlin handle the situation

of nervousness and regret for maligning Norah, realizing too late that her actions

an arm around Dolores’s shoulders. Hans felt a twinge of disappointment. He had believed Marlin capable of seizing control of the Boyd Group with ruthless efficiency. Yet, in defending a woman, he had now brought embarrassment