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.”

cast a fond

a delicate, sugary voice, which was quite irritating. Marlin took out a gift from his pocket and handed it to her. In a low, seductive voice, he said, “Happy birthday,

blushed at his words. “Thank you,

her name, it sounded beautiful, transforming her otherwise ordinary name into something

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and see,”

and asked, “Marlin,

Marlin nodded.

her in the private room, Dolores opened the gift. Inside was a

the purse and said, “It’s a limited

well-versed in luxury goods