Chapter: 69
After waiting for a response to her numerous messages, Derek finally replied.
The following morning, Norah got up bright and early, selecting a sophisticated dress she had designed from her closet. She applied makeup carefully, aiming to look her best.
She was determined not to let Derek get any wrong idea of her not doing well after signing the divorce papers. Her life had taken a turn for the better since parting ways with the Carter family.
The aroma of coffee filled the Oceanic Treat Cafe, where the cozy wooden decoration offered a warm welcome.
Derek was seated in a booth, glancing at the entrance now and then.
He had chosen to come alone today, leaving Madeline to confront Norah directly. He preferred not to expose Madeline to any harsh Language he might use against Norah. He believed that his beloved Madeline shouldn't be subjected to such vulgarity.
Right then, a stunning woman entered the cafe, capturing everyone's attention.
She was dressed in a cream-colored gown that gracefully highlighted her figure. The gown flowed beautifully as she moved. The woman's curly chestnut hair was draped behind her and swayed with her movements. This woman was gorgeous with a captivating face.
It took Derek a moment to recognize the woman was Norah.
Captivated by her beauty, Derek needed a few seconds to regain his composure.
Norah sat across from Derek in the booth, clutching her purse.
"So, Mr. Carter, you've found the time to meet. Why not just proceed with the divorce?" Norah asked, her tone icy yet her smile unwavering.
"Norah, no need to stir things up with me." Derek grabbed his coffee and had a sip. "I wanted to talk with you about something."
"Mr. Carter, please go ahead."
“I can't grasp why you keep sending me messages seeking my attention. I need to clarify that there's no future for us. My heart belongs to Madeline alone."
“And your point?" Norah probed.
“I realized you're concealing quite a bit from me. I'm looking into it. We'll sort out the divorce once I have the investigation results."
"Fine by me."
Norah's frosty demeanor riled up Derek. "Norah, cut it out with this teasing, okay? It irritates me."
With a light laugh, Norah retorted, "I found you and Madeline have something in common. You both tend to flatter yourself."
Holding back his frustration, Derek stated, “Norah, I'll ensure you receive what I've promised, nothing less, but certainly nothing more."
“Honestly speaking, I don't give a damn to those things," Norah replied coolly, her arms crossed and leaning back. “I couldn't care less."
Norah assumed the money Derek had promised was nothing more than the service fees for her taking care of him in the past two years. Even though it didn't match up to what she had done for his recovery, it was better than nothing.
Derek scoffed in disbelief. “Come on! Drop the act! Do you think you are somebody who can talk to me like this because you're acquainted with Miss Andrews? What? Does she finance you? You've become quite arrogant. It must be Joanna is fond of you and provides you with fortune, right?"