Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 972:

They had eagerly anticipated Nora’s performance. With Nora out of the finals, they had no reason to stay. They weren’t sure what had transpired on stage, only that Nora had stumbled significantly.

They departed without delay, leaving on the same day.

The helicopter blades sighed to a stop on the manor’s sprawling apron. Nora emerged from the aircraft, her eyes narrowing against the bright sunlight.

Her good mood had vanished like morning mist.

“My boss’s here,” Amy whispered, nudging Nora with a knowing elbow.

Nora’s gaze flicked up, landing on a sleek black car in the distance. It was her fiancé’s!

excitement propelled

backseat door swung open,

the sweltering heat, the man was clad head-to-toe in black: a long-sleeved T-shirt, trousers, a mask,

cried, her voice brimming with unbridled joy as she practically flung

she purred, sliding in beside

a stray strand of hair from

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furrowed brow.

softened further. “Does it

a hint of pride peeking through the grimace. “But I finished the entire performance! See?

pleaded for his

tugged at his lips.

promise of protection hanging heavy in the air. “I heard what happened. I will