Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 729:

Lola rang the bell and asked the bartender to bring some bottles of wine. “We won’t let Marlin foot the bill alone.”

She swiftly poured three glasses of wine and placed them in front of each of them. Then, with her slender fingers, adorned with red nail polish, she lifted her own glass. “Happy Birthday, Miss Shaw.”

Dolores had just found out about Lola’s background on her phone. She replied with a flushed face, “Thank you. No wonder Marlin invited Lola to join them; she had a strong background.”

“I wasn’t aware it was your birthday when I arrived. I apologize for not bringing a gift.”

“It’s okay, really. I’m very happy that you could celebrate with me.” She knew exactly how to treat people of status.

Indeed, Lola’s demeanor did not betray any sign of displeasure. “Moreover, on my birthday, what I want most is a gift from Marlin.”

a fond gaze toward

feeling a bit impatient. Dolores always called Marlin’s name in a delicate, sugary voice, which was quite irritating. Marlin took out a gift from his pocket and handed it to

blushed at his words. “Thank

sounded beautiful, transforming her otherwise ordinary name into something

doors to new

and see,”

box carefully and asked, “Marlin, may I open

Marlin nodded.

private room, Dolores opened the gift. Inside was a designer

purse and said, “It’s a limited edition, priced around nine hundred

goods and recognized the