Chapter: 118

Positioned behind Derek, Madeline added, "I was under the impression you were involved with them. Was I mistaken?"

"You've got quite the imagination, Miss Powell. But life isn't solely about romantic entanglements. I don't want to continue this conversation. I'm here to wrap up the divorce, nothing more," Norah retorted calmly.

Norah, eager to avoid further discussion with Madeline, turned to Derek and said, “Could we speed up this process? I'm not here to play a guessing game with you."

"I merely made a casual remark. Why are you upset, Miss Wilson?"

Madeline's eyes welled up with tears. "Derek told me you were the kindest woman he'd ever met. Seems that's not quite accurate."

Norah said with a faint smile, "Well, you're not exactly as described by the rumors either."

"Which rumors?" Madeline looked puzzled.

“Oh, there's quite a bit of stories about you.”

Derek gave Norah an icy stare and said, “Enough talking. I'll consent to the divorce, provided you sign this. He presented a document from his bag and handed it to Norah, saying, “Sign this now, and we can proceed immediately."

After reading the document, Norah dropped it onto the floor in disgust. "Derek, your audacity knows no bounds!" Derek was attempting to leave her with nothing.

"You were unfaithful first. You were the one who offered me compensation, yet now you want me to give up everything. What's the meaning of this?" Norah's words were cold. Her voice, laced with disdain, captured the attention of bystanders.

Observers speculated on the reasons for their divorce, pondering why Derek could part ways with such a striking wife Like Norah. Glancing at Madeline beside Derek, their suspicions about infidelity were confirmed.

Barely concealing his frustration, Derek whispered harshly, "You've been aware of my affair with Madeline before our marriage. And you? Perhaps you've had your own affairs. Living in luxury at Dreamview Villas, driving sports cars, wearing designer attire. Norah, you're far wealthier than I presumed."

He added sarcastically, "You talked about my affair with Madeline, yet I've never pried into your history."

Norah grinned. Derek's “investigation” was to check how she had been doing after signing the divorce papers. Predictably, upon discovering her improved circumstances, Derek intentionally delayed the divorce.

Norah coolly stated, "Mr. Carter, are you suggesting I'm doing much better after I left you? Indeed, I am. I no longer need to confine myself at home and cook for you. I am affluent and liberated, but that doesn't excuse your betrayal!"

Madeline, tearful, intervened, “Miss Wilson, he merely expressed concern for your well-being after divorce by looking into your affairs. But tell us, Miss Wilson, with whom are you residing?"

The implication was clear: Norah must be depending on someone else's hospitality, as owning a property in Dreamview Villas seemed impossible.

Confronted with Madeline's probing, Norah replied with calm detachment, "That's not something you need to worry about." She had no interest in divulging more.

Derek retrieved the documents from the floor, offering, "Just sign this, and we can finalize everything right now. I won't pry into your affairs any further.”

Norah was adamant about divorcing Derek. Reflecting on their marriage filled her with regret. She belatedly realized there were better ways to show gratitude. Marrying him was perhaps the least wise.

Derek had reveled in Norah's care for two years, and now he aimed to lead a happy life with Madeline while leaving Norah empty-handed.

"Not happening!" Norah scowled.

"Miss Wilson, his wealth shouldn't concern you. If you're so eager for a divorce, why not just sign the document? I recall how swiftly you signed your name at the divorce papers last time." Madeline leaned in closer to Derek.