Chapter: 41

“The charge for each session is one hundred thousand dollars. Is that manageable for you?" Norah teased, “If it's out of your budget, we might consider alternative forms of compensation.”

Upon hearing Norah's playful suggestion, Kason's _ expression momentarily stiffened. His intuition, sharpened by sensitivity, picked up on her probing gaze.

Her eyes sparkled with curiosity, leaving him momentarily at a loss for words.

As he turned toward her, their gazes met directly.

Norah, for the occasion, had chosen a black dress and a peaked cap, concealing most of her hair, and donned a black mask, leaving only her expressive eyes visible. At that moment, those eyes were alight with intrigue.

“Miss Wilson, do you find something intriguing about me?" Kason was unaccustomed to such attention but far from timid. "Have our paths crossed previously?"

Norah thought for a while and said, "No, we haven't met before." She was aware that Kason had no recollection of their past interactions.

Norah then proceeded to unpack her medical supplies and started to treat Devonte.

Kason, initially keen to delve deeper, chose instead to remain silent, not wishing to interrupt her work.

Observing her focused demeanor, he decided to step outside, quietly closing the door behind him.

Madeline, dressed in scanty attire, nestled against Derek on the large bed and said in a sweet voice, "Derek, my parents will soon return. When might we sit down to discuss our wedding plans?"

Her expression was a mix of sweetness and anticipation for their shared future. Derek found himself momentarily captivated by her outlook.

The realization of his long-held aspiration left him wondering if this was the happiness he sought.

Two years ago, in a bid to stop Madeline from leaving the country, Derek had rushed to the airport, resulting in a severe accident that left him unconscious.

He spent a year bedridden. Awakening, the first face he saw was Norah's, clad in plain, unflattering attire, looking at him with a pleasantly surprised expression.

Derek held his desired girl in his embrace, and their wedding was just around the corner. Yet, he was somehow hesitating.

Seeing Derek lost in thought, Madeline gently shook his shoulder and said with a pout, “I know you're busy. If you're too busy, we can chat later when you're free. Right now, your career comes first."

Wrapping his arm around her, Derek reassured her, “You're my priority, not work. When will your parents arrive? I'll make time for them."

"You're so kind, Derek! I had asked my parents, and they said they'd be back in three days," Madeline said with a smile.

Madeline's parents had spent the past year overseas on business.

Derek tenderly held her face, sealing his words with a kiss. "It's because I love you. Whatever you wish for, consider it yours."

Madeline hesitated before voicing her desire, "What I truly wish for is that lakeside villa to be our wedding house." Her eyes shone with hope.

Derek frowned, saying, “That villa is meant for Norah. You should choose another place."

Remembering Norah's words, he gritted his teeth. What a wild one she was! Ever since she left the Carter family, she had been hooking up with men. If it weren't for the sake of her help in his recovery from the coma, he wouldn't have given her a penny.