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.”

surge of certainty. It had to be Hans. If it were Yolande,

decor was a flamboyant fusion of extravagance and technology, creating a constantly shifting sensory experience. One moment they were walking through a stark white

a labyrinth of

toward the door. Norah, having just messaged Sean with her location,

doors to

from a corner. A lively mix of men and women filled the space—some singing into microphones, others lounging

gaze immediately fell on the figure on 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 was, without a doubt, the most arresting

in a flowing white dress. Delicate makeup accentuated

The man was Marlin.