Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 725:

Another chimed in, “She’s an enigma, that’s for sure. Nobody knows the full extent of her abilities. Look at those poor guys outside — still on their knees!”

The group Gerry had intimidated was in no mood for partying. An unsettling apprehension hung heavily in the air, fueled by the looming threat of potential job losses. Dejected, they all left.

Norah hurried after Gerry. “You’re with the Boyds, aren’t you? Who’s your boss?” she pressed, hoping it was either Hans or Yolande, both of whom seemed easy-going. She figured Manley wouldn’t be found in a place like this.

Gerry inclined his head respectfully. “Yes, Miss Wilson. You’ll see who it is soon enough.”

He kept her guessing. “My boss saw you were in trouble and sent me to intervene.”

be Hans. If

One moment they

led Norah through a labyrinth of turns

please,” he gestured toward the door. Norah, having just messaged

opens doors

corner. A lively mix of

on the figure on the

the swirling smoke blurring the sharp angles of his face and obscuring his cool, indifferent eyes. It was an image both ethereal and undeniably captivating. He

a woman with cascading black hair, draped in a flowing white dress. Delicate makeup accentuated her graceful features. Her body leaned possessively close to the man, an unspoken declaration of

The man was Marlin.