Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 724:

What motivated his intervention?

Gerry Lee’s response was a cold sneer. “Mr. Larson, Silverdale isn’t your playground. Not every woman here fits the mold you seem to favor.”

Barney’s face contorted in fury, mirroring the insult Norah had hurled at him moments ago. However, the knowledge of Gerry’s powerful backing forced him to swallow his pride.

“Indeed, Mr. Lee,” he conceded, his voice dripping with false politeness. “Our apologies. Do you know this lady?”

The stark shift in Barney’s demeanor didn’t go unnoticed by his underlings, who remained silent.

“This woman is a respected guest of the Boyd family,” Gerry declared firmly. “Treat her with the respect she deserves, or face the consequences.”

dawned on Norah. The so-called Mr. Lee must be related to the Boyd family. The Boyd name

her face. “Mr. Larson,” she started, her voice dripping with mock sweetness, “earlier you promised to twist your head off and offer it for a football game. Kicking isn’t my style, but perhaps Mr. Lee would be happy

sent shivers down the spines of Barney and his entourage. A chorus of

was all a joke, really! We never intended

is your storytelling

apologize

Gerry’s smile widened. It was clear

icy finality, “we’ll resume our discussion

Gerry’s cold stare, Barney felt a desperate

Mr. Lee.

whisked Norah inside the Cloud