"Derek, Norah doesn't deserve our kindness. We've been so good to her, but she treats us poorly and gets involved with Mr. Scott. Maybe they've been seeing each other for a while!" Madeline snuggled into his embrace, unable to conceal the jealousy shining in her eyes.
Madeline knew Derek hadn't let go of Norah yet. Otherwise, he would have said yes to her request. She hadn't done everything she needed to. She had to break Derek's obsession with Norah. She had indeed underestimated Norah.
Remembering Norah from the racetrack, Madeline clenched her teeth in frustration and jealousy. Why did that woman have to be that impressive? Norah had held the top spot on the list for years.