Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 717:

Emerging from the elevator, Lola dropped her facade of vulnerability. Back in control, she strode toward the restroom to freshen up. Stopping in front of Sean, she offered a tight smile.

“Apologies for my behavior earlier, Mr. Scott,” she said, her voice regaining its usual strength. “Darkness really does unnerve me.”

Sean simply shook his head. “No need for apologies. It’s a perfectly natural reaction.”

“Let’s move on, shall we?” she suggested, a hint of determination in her eyes. “A little elevator delay won’t spoil our evening. Drinks still sound good?”

“Sounds like a plan.”

In the taxi, Norah’s phone rang, displaying Hadley’s name on the screen.

came through, muffled slightly as she spoke from the bathroom, having taken precautions to conceal her conversation from Hank. Hank seemed content after resolving

the bed, Hadley discreetly retreated to the bathroom

assist you?” Norah

“You may find it hard to believe, but what I’m saying is true.

endless worlds on

evident as she sat upright, probing, “How do you know this? Furthermore, you and Hank are

“I’m speaking

“Perhaps I should rephrase my

see you harmed, so I simply felt compelled

that you want in return?” She understood that altruism often had underlying motives rooted

pause, Hadley’s voice finally broke