Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 555

Chapter 555:

When Norah entered, a brief hush fell over the hall before it buzzed back to life. Members of the Carter family

quickly gathered around Norah.

Adrian was forthright. “Norah, what are you doing here? You and Derek are divorced. This is no place for you.”

Norah offered a distant smile, one that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “The bride and groom personally invited me.

How could I ignore their kindness? I've cto this event with the ‘best’ of intentions.”

Kathy was aware of Madeline's intentions with the invitation and was complicit in the scheme. Their goal was to

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unsettle Norah. Kathy found pleasure in such mischief; Norah's distressed expression would bring them joy.

Susanna advanced two steps, clad in a white haute couture dress and a pearl hairpin, radiating elegance and

nobility. “Are we not welcome? Norah, | warned you against coming. Now, we're being asked to leave.”

Kathy noticed the girl's luxurious dress and the costly hairpin, possibly pricier than Madeline's necklace. “Of

course not,” Kathy responded swiftly, recognizing Susanna. Observing her kindness towards Norah, Kathy

doubted the rumors. They couldn't risk offending the Scott family.

“Miss Scott, your presence graces us. Please, have a seat.” However, her attention was drawn to Norah's neck.

“Norah, have you just arrived? Were you in the dressing room earlier?”

“I've been with Norah the entire time. We've just arrived. Why do you ask?” Susanna interjected.

The tension between the groups caught the attention of many in the hall. One was the groom's ex-wife; the

other, a member of the Scott family. The duo intrigued the audience, who, though unable to catch every word,

were eager to witness the unfolding .

“Oh, Madeline's necklace is missing, and it looks just like the one Norah is wearing. Could there be a mix-up?”

Whispers encircled Norah. The silver chain around her neck twisted into intricate patterns, enhancing the earth-

toned gem that dangled gracefully above her champagne-colored dress. Her elegance was undeniable. Some

eyes admired Norah's flawless face, others her proportionate figure.

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Norah fixed her gaze on Kathy briefly, sending a shiver down Kathy's spine.

“Evidence.”

After a moment, Norah spoke clearly, her composed demeanor impressing the onlookers. Rumors of Norah's

competence and resilience seemed confirmed. Despite facing slander, she maintained her poise.

Susanna, feeling the tension, glanced disdainfully at Kathy. Such petty tactics wouldn't frighten Norah.

Kathy, visibly shaken, stammered, “I... | just noticed Norah's necklace looks a lot like Madeline's. | just wanted to

ask; | meant no harm.”