Chapter: 230

"Thank god I finally got this divorce certificate. From this moment on, we're strangers. I'm not particularly fond of you two. If you happen to encounter me in the future, please maintain your distance. Otherwise, I can't guarantee my reaction. Just bear in mind that I don't have the best temper. Provoking me will lead to consequences,"

Norah declared icily.

Contemplating the forfeiture of two-thirds of his family's estate, Derek was consumed by anguish. "Miss Wilson, take care as you slumber. Wealth attracts unwanted attention. Pray nothing untoward befalls you."

Norah smiled gracefully. "You needn't concern yourself with that. I hope you two can be together happily ever after. And, please do not extend an invitation to your wedding. I have no interest in attending a wedding involving a scoundrel."

With a dismissive wave, Norah departed.

After Norah let those words slip, she braced herself for the fallout, unsure how Derek and Madeline would take her words but feeling a surge of liberation nonetheless.

With a flicker of contemplation, Norah snapped a photo of a fragment of her divorce certificate, posted it on her socials, and tagged it with the cryptic caption, "Feeling good."

A ping on her phone drew Norah's attention, revealing Susanna's approving like.

Susanna commented on the post, "Congratulations, Norah! Where are you? Do you want to hang out?"

Even through the digital screen, Norah sensed Susanna's excitement and eagerness. "Sure thing, where are you?" she replied.

Another like popped up, this time from Gil. He commented, "Good! Keep moving forward!"

Susanna sent Norah an address, and Norah hit the road.

Meanwhile, Sean hovered over his phone, lingering on Norah's post in his feed, his finger hovering over the like button. He wondered whether Norah had stumbled upon the note tucked in the jewelry box.

He was desperate to find out her thoughts and reaction upon seeing his note. Now that Norah had posted her divorce certificate on social media, he wondered whether it signified something deeper.

At that moment, Sean found himself oddly intrigued by his friend's overseas exploits. As a bit of a ladies’ man, his friend prided himself on reading between the lines when it came to women's intentions.

Sean commented on Norah's post, “Congrats.”

Feeling it was too impersonal, he deleted it, then after a moment's pause, replaced it. “You'll find someone better."

Spotting Susanna's comments under Norah's post, Sean gave Susanna a ring and asked, "Where do you two plan to have fun?"

Music blared from Susanna's end, her voice slightly muffled amidst the noise. “Hey, Sean! I'm at Coco Club, rounding up some friends for a little shindig. 0h, and I invited Norah too!"

"No heavy drinking, alright?"

“Yeah, yeah, I got it! Just hanging out and dancing with the gang, promise not to overindulge."

After hanging up, Sean couldn't shake off a nagging feeling of unease, but he pushed it aside, distracting himself with other thoughts.

Coco Club, nestled in Glophia, was a quaint little joint known for its potent concoctions and lively tunes. It attracted a crowd Looking to let loose and unwind.

Norah had never set foot in this place before, wondering how Susanna stumbled upon this hidden gem.