Chapter: 599
She had been puzzled about Norah's promotion despite an anonymous complaint to the hospital's director.
Now, seeing Norah and Jamison together, she speculated they had a deal!
Watching their private exchange, she guessed they had done this kind of thing before! Perhaps, Norah's promotion was financially influenced!
As Norah was at fault, she couldn't blame her for being exposed now.
Norah brushed past Jamison's look of regret without a word, securing the Body-nourishing Pill safely before exiting the office.
She had initially intended the pills solely for Gil, so giving five of them to Jamison was already a significant gesture of goodwill.
Following her usual visit to Joanna's hospital room to chat and offer comfort, Norah left the hospital to find Sean waiting for her in his car.
"You know, you don't have to go out of your way to pick me up; I'm perfectly capable of driving myself home," she told him, acknowledging his effort but stressing her independence.
Their planned dinner had already occurred once before. During the meal, everyone agreed that while Sean might initially come across as somewhat daunting, the realization that he was Norah's partner made him far less intimidating.
It was clear to them that as her boyfriend, Sean was expected to be attentive to Norah's needs and opinions.
Despite his prominent family and commanding presence, Sean was surprisingly approachable- a sentiment Joanna had specifically pointed out.
"It's really no bother. I'll come by the hospital after I finish up at work. How about dinner at Solo Mio tonight? They've introduced a couple of new dishes that sound pretty enticing."
"Sounds good."
Norah had dined at Solo Mio a few times before, and the flavors had left a lasting impression on her.
“Hey, I've decided to take a day off from the hospital tomorrow to get some personal errands done."
“Oh? Need me to drive you somewhere? Phillip, could you check what we have on for tomorrow..."
Norah quickly covered his mouth. "Hold on, let me finish first. This is something I need to keep under wraps for now. I can manage on my own. I'll fill you in when I'm back. And after we eat, could we swing by Splendor Building? I'm in the market for a new dress.”
Sean caught her hand gently, "A dress? What's the occasion? Are you going to a party?"
A hint of understanding sparked in Sean's eyes. "I wish you had mentioned this sooner. I could have arranged for a designer to tailor something specifically for you. If it's a matter of urgency for tomorrow, the clothing boutiques under the Scott Group umbrella might have something ready-to-wear."
Norah remembered the dress Sean had selected for her for a previous auction; it was designer-made and fit her like a glove.
As a designer herself, Norah's closet was a trove of her own creations, each piece reflecting her unique style and flair.
However, the upcoming welcome party she was to attend required meticulous planning in her attire and accessories to ensure she presented herself impeccably.
While her own designs were perfect for daily wear, she found herself gravitating towards the few banquet-appropriate dresses she owned on special occasions.
This time, she was in the mood for something fresh and new.