Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 1152:

“It’s odd. Why do I feel slightly dizzy?” Norah rubbed her forehead and frowned. “I usually hold my liquor well. Why does a single glass affect me this way?”

Elsa feigned ignorance. “Norah, didn’t you know? This is a special vintage my father acquired from abroad for his birthday. The older the wine, the stronger its effects. Are you feeling tipsy?”

Norah nodded slowly, a flush apparent on her face. “It seems so. I feel unusually warm, and my head is spinning.”

Elsa supported her, concern etching her features. “Oh no, the party is about to start. Let me take you upstairs to rest.”

“Sean is waiting for me,” Norah said, her breath close to Elsa’s ear, confirming Elsa’s suspicion that the drug was beginning to take effect.

“I’ll have someone inform him.”

the message to Sean. He turned with a look of concern, eager to assist.

Norah nod

herself, urging him not to interfere. He reluctantly instructed the waiter, “Please relay my message and make sure she’s well cared for. I’ll check on her

but sneer inwardly. Sean’s affection for Norah was profound, but she wondered if their

the latest

Together, they staggered away.

which Norah had drunk, just before a waiter could clear it. She detected a familiar scent, and a smug grin flickered

the scent of

pondered how Norah had managed to cross Elsa, warranting such a

to herself, eager to witness any misfortune that

had the unused aphrodisiac she had originally