Chapter: 94

With a tone of mild reproach, Kason approached Norah and noticed Joanna's drunken state, asking, "Miss Andrews, are you drunk?"

Joanna, struggling with her balance, confessed, "Yes, I'm quite drunk, and everything's spinning."

Kason then turned his attention to Derek and his group, slightly puzzled. "Have I interrupted something? What's this discussion about?"

Derek felt a wave of unease. Kason from the Hayes family seemed to know Norah. How could it be?

Many of the Hayes family members were military veterans, and Kason's legendary tales were often shared among affluent families in Glophia.

Kason had distinguished himself early, joining the military police academy with outstanding merits and later participating in classified missions, vanishing from the public eye.

With Devonte falling ill recently, the family's leadership had passed to Kason's elder brother. However, Kason's brother's transition from military to family affairs hadn't been smooth, leading to the family's diminished influence.

After being absent from the public eye for years, Kason returned and assumed control of the Hayes family. Seen by many as an exemplary figure, Kason, despite being Derek's age, commanded much greater respect.

With a serious expression and a commanding presence, Kason advanced, making Kathy uneasy. She subtly sought refuge behind Derek as Kason drew near. Her boldness to confront Norah stemmed from her belief that Norah wouldn't retaliate.

Derek, cautious of the dynamics involving Norah and Kason, refrained from further comments. "Just a casual conversation."

Kason's focus then shifted to Madeline and said, “Aren't you the Powell family's youngest daughter? Weren't you abroad for marriage? What brings you back, and why are you here with Mr. Carter?"

Caught off-guard, Madeline responded quietly, "Mr. Hayes, perhaps you're not updated, but I've been back for a while."

Madeline didn't elaborate on her presence with Derek at this hour.

With a stern look, Derek asked, "Mr. Hayes, are you acquainted with Norah?"

"Yes, I am. Why do you ask?" Kason answered casually before addressing Norah, “Miss Andrews has had too much to drink. Miss Wilson, I'll drive her home first and then drop you off afterward. Would that be alright?"

Norah nodded, and Joanna, by her side, also concurred, “Sure.”

Madeline's expression changed subtly as she chimed in, “Mr. Hayes, you might not be aware, but Miss Wilson lives in Dreamview Villas. I believe she has her own means of transportation."

Kathy, pretending to be astonished, interrupted, "Dreamview Villas? Does Norah reside in Dreamview Villas? Could someone be sponsoring her?"

This insinuation altered the mood of those gathered.

Madeline couldn't resist commenting, "Kathy, why would you suggest such a thing about Miss Wilson? It's possible she purchased the villa on her own."

Kathy scoffed. “For the past two years, Norah was like a housekeeper in the Carter family's residence. Plus, the Wilson family didn't value her at all. How could she afford a villa, especially in Dreamview Villas? She couldn't fetch such a price!"

Considering Kason's presence, Derek finally stepped forward and reprimanded, "Kathy Carter!"

At his shout, Kathy quickly retreated.

Kason chuckled and said, “Is this indicative of the Carter family's upbringing? I never saw this before. A younger sister boldly disparaging her brother's wife indicates a habitual disrespect at home. The reasons behind Miss Wilson's divorce are becoming clearer to me. Kason then directed his attention from Kathy to Madeline. "An arrogant younger sister and a mistress meddling in a marital relationship - it seems the divorce was a wise choice Norah made."