Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 43:

After asking squestions about the connection between Rosy Secret and Norah, Joanna finally got the picture

of the situation.

“So, they claimed your song and lyrics as their own creation? Damn, how dare they!” Joanna, visibly upset,

blurted out. “Norah, how did you keep yourself from confronting them physically?”

Norah gave Joanna a look and said, “Getting physical can’t change anything. Rest assured, they'll soon learn

their lesson.”

Joanna nodded, sensing that Norah's tolerance was only reserved for Derek. Norah's attitude toward others”

wrongdoings fluctuated with her mood—lenient on good days, unforgiving on bad ones.

“Con, I'll walk you out.” Supporting Joanna, Norah descended the stairs just as Derek, Kathy, and Madeline

started to walk their way out of the Glamour Club. Norah and Joanna continued, unaware of Derek and his group

trailing behind them.

Kathy, noticing Norah and Joanna in front of them, pointed out, “Isn't that Norah? Norah and Joanna, right? Are

they here to enjoy themselves at Glamour Club?”

Madeline's eyes darkened, schemes forming in her mind. “Miss Wilson deserves srelaxation, given she

seldom got out much when she looked after Derek.”

Kathy, oblivious to Madeline's changing expression, added, “So, she’s here scouting for a man? That must be the

reason she'd cto Glamour Club.”

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With a calculating look, Kathy stepped forward and yelled, “Hey, Norah!”

Norah stopped but didn’t turn around. She continued toward the exit.

Kathy persisted, “Norah, I'm speaking to you, don’t you hear me?”

Facing Kathy's obstruction, Norah responded sharply, “I only respond to human language.”

Kathy's irritation spiked. “You!”

Norah looked back and saw Madeline clinging to Derek, both staring at her in dismay.

Joanna let go of Norah's hand, advanced, and shoved Kathy aside. “Such nerve! Given the Carter family’s

standing, you dare to make such a scene?”

Joanna faced Derek directly. “If you, Mr. Carter, can’t keep your sister in line, I'll have to.”

Madeline intervened with a soft voice, seizing the moment to play the nice guy, “Miss Andrews, please, there's

no need for hostility. Miss Wilson lived with the Carter family. Kathy just wanted to catch up with her.”

Norah rolled her eyes at Madeline's hypocritical words and said, “Seriously? A catch-up, you said? Miss Powell, |

don’t see anything for Kathy to catch up with me. Mind if | offer unsolicited advice? Mr. Carter, you might want to

focus on how you handle the upcoming divorce lawsuit.”

Derek and Madeline's expressions darkened.

Norah pulled Joanna back to her side and advised, “If you've had too much to drink, it’s tto head home.

There’s no use making a scene here except for making all of you clowns look ridiculous.”

Kason, flanked by his bodyguards on his way out, instantly noticed them by the entrance. “Miss Wilson, Miss

Andrews, you leaving? Why didn’t you let...?”

Kason’s commanding presence seemed to fill the space as he approached, silencing Derek and his group. With a

tone of mild reproach, Kason addressed Norah, noticing Joanna's drunken state. “Miss Andrews, are you drunk?”

Joanna, struggling with her balance, confessed, “Yes, quite drunk, and everything is spinning.”

Kason then turned his attention to Derek and his group, slightly puzzled. “Have | interrupted something? What's

this discussion about?”

Derek felt a wave of unease. Kason, from the Hayes family, seemed to know Norah. How could that be?

Many of the Hayes family members were military veterans, and Kason’s legendary tales were often shared

among affluent families in Glophia. Kason had distinguished himself early, joining the military police academy

with outstanding merit and later participating in classified missions, vanishing from the public eye.

With Devonte falling ill recently, the family’s leadership had passed to Kason’s elder brother. However, his

brother's transition from military to family affairs hadn't been smooth, leading to the family’s diminished

influence.

After being absent from the public eye for years, Kason returned and assumed control of the Hayes family. Seen

by many as an exemplary figure, Kason, despite being Derek’s age, commanded much greater respect.

With a serious expression and a commanding presence, Kason advanced, making Kathy uneasy. She subtly

sought refuge behind Derek as Kason drew near. Her boldness to confront Norah stemmed from her belief that

Norah wouldn't retaliate.

Derek, cautious of the dynamics between Norah and Kason, refrained from making further comments. “Just a

casual conversation.”

Kason'’s focus then shifted to Madeline. “Aren’t you the Powell family’s youngest daughter? Weren't you abroad

for marriage? What brings you back, and why are you here with Mr. Carter?”

Caught off-guard, Madeline responded quietly, “Mr. Hayes, perhaps you're not updated, but I've been back for a

while.” She didn’t elaborate on her presence with Derek at this hour.

With a stern look, Derek asked, “Mr. Hayes, are you acquainted with Norah?”

“Yes, | am. Why do you ask?” Kason answered casually before turning to Norah. “Miss Andrews has had too much

to drink. Miss Wilson, I'll drive her hfirst and then drop you off afterward. Would that be alright?”

Norah nodded, and Joanna, by her side, also agreed. “Sure.”

Madeline's expression changed subtly as she chimed in, “Mr. Hayes, you might not be aware, but Miss Wilson

lives in Dreamview Villas. | believe she has her own means of transportation.”

Kathy, pretending to be astonished, interrupted. “Dreamview Villas? Does Norah reside in Dreamview Villas?

Could someone be sponsoring her?”

This insinuation shifted the mood of those gathered. Madeline couldn't resist commenting, “Kathy, why would

you suggest such a thing about Miss Wilson? It’s possible she purchased the villa on her own.”

Kathy scoffed. “For years, Norah worked as a housekeeper in the Carter family’s residence. Plus, the Wilson

family didn’t value her at all. How could she afford a villa, especially in Dreamview Villas? She couldn't fetch that

price!”

Considering Kason'’s presence, Derek finally stepped forward and reprimanded, “Kathy Carter!” At his shout,

Kathy quickly retreated.

Kason chuckled and said, “Is this indicative of the Carter family’s upbringing? I've never seen this before. A

younger sister boldly disparaging her brother's wife indicates habitual disrespect at home. The reasons behind

Miss Wilson's divorce are becoming clearer to me.”

Kason then shifted his attention from Kathy to Madeline. “An arrogant younger sister and a mistress meddling in

a marital relationship—it seems the divorce was a wise choice Miss Wilson made.”

Joanna applauded and said, “Well said, Mr. Hayes!” Norah lowered her eyes, remaining silent.

Derek’s expression soured. Facing Kason’s critique of the Carter family’s lack of discipline was a bitter pill to

swallow. “This is a family affair. Allowto remind you that you don’t have the right to judge this, Mr. Hayes,”

Derek said, attempting to uphold Kathy's dignity in front of others.

Kason looked at Norah and said, “You're right. While the Carter family’s dynamics don’t interest me, Miss Wilson

is my friend. My remarks were merely in passing.”

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