Chapter: 189

Joanna, reaching into Norah's purse, presented a sleek black card to Aaron. "What are you waiting for? Use this card."

Aaron, flashing Norah's card on the POS machine, said to the salesperson, “Pack up that gown for Norah. Norah, since you said so, I won't be the one to rain on your parade."

Norah, lounging on the sofa, responded, "It's okay. It's not like you own this place."

Norah knew well enough that if Aaron ran this store, she could just snap her fingers, and the clothes would magically appear at her doorstep at her request. She was as sure of that as the sun rising in the east!

Joanna had chosen a new outfit for herself. She owned a lot of outfits, but there was always something new that drew her attention.

"Norah got me a dress! I'm over the moon!" Joanna was as joyful as ever. She brandished the black card entrusted to her by Norah, allowing her to splurge to her heart's content.

Aaron, looking at Joanna, remarked, “Joanna, you've been grinning ear to ear ever since Norah's divorce."

He couldn't fathom why Joanna, hailing from one of Glophia's four major families, the Andrews clan no less, acted like a kid in a candy store whenever Norah was around.

Joanna shot back, “Why wouldn't I be happy? With Norah in the picture, I'm always on cloud nine! We can have a blast just Like old times once Norah's settled at the hospital."

Meanwhile, Madeline and Kathy had strolled out of BelleVogue. Kathy nursed her sore fingers, a flicker of resentment in her eyes.

“Madeline, Norah's got too much attitude! She struts around like she owns that place just because she is cozy with Miss Andrews. It's insufferable!" Kathy huffed.

Madeline, cautious of their surroundings, replied, “What can we do? The Andrews' clout outweighs both our families combined. Stirring up trouble won't do us any good."

Seated at a café, Madeline advised, "Kathy, I know you're not fond of Norah, but we've got to consider the bigger picture, alright?"

Kathy grumbled, "I know, Madeline. That's why I had to bite my tongue. If it were up to me, I'd give Norah a piece of my mind!"

Kathy figured that if Joanna wasn't in the mix, she and Madeline would've reduced Norah to tears by now. She deemed Norah shameless, leaving Derek high and dry, living the high life courtesy of Sean, lounging at Dreamview Villas, and landing a cushy job at Silver Boulder Private Hospital.

Having been grounded for her reckless behavior for some time and having other things on her plate, Kathy hadn't dealt with Norah yet.

She intended to teach Norah a lesson on behalf of Derek, now that she had the time.

“Well, Kathy, you're still a bit green behind the ears, easily swayed by emotions. Norah stays cool as a cucumber even when we throw shade at her. She's the craftiest one aroun Madeline's words struck a chord with Kathy. “Are you saying Norah's calm facade is an act? Is she acting to get Joanna and Aaron to retaliate against us? She's quite the fox!" Kathy seethed.

“I can't stand it! She was abandoned, but she mingles with Miss Andrews, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Hayes, living a lavish life she doesn't deserve. She must be relishing it!" Kathy added bitterly.

"She's probably tickled pink indeed, hobnobbing with Glophia's elite. Linked to the Andrews and Hayes clans, she seems content every single day."

After a sip of coffee, Madeline continued, "Derek brought up the Andrews, Hayes, and Scott families often. He wanted to connect with them but never got the chance. Yet, Norah effortlessly gets in with these families’ key players. Quite the strategist!"

"She's likely using her looks to climb the ladder!" Kathy speculated maliciously. "She has just a pretty face, nothing more!"

Leaning in cautiously, Kathy whispered to Madeline, “Madeline, I know some folks in the underworld. Maybe we could..."

The more Madeline listened, the more pleased she became. After Kathy finished speaking, they exchanged glances, dangerous smiles playing on their Lips.