Chapter: 949

"No, we'll see each other later," Norah replied, her curiosity piqued about how he had changed over the years.

The noise grew louder, and Norah glanced up to see Marlin at the center of the crowd.

He wore a sleek black suit, his hair perfectly styled, giving him a cold, unapproachable aura.

Standing tall, his presence was commanding, especially with his long legs and sharply defined features.

Narlin's left hand was slightly bent as if shielding someone. “Don't get any closer," he commanded coldly to the surrounding crowd, but they continued to flock to him Like moths to a flame, causing him to frown with impatience.

"It's strange," Yolande remarked. "Why do I feel like Marlin has someone with him?"

For Yolande, today's turn of events was quite unusual.

As Marlin drew closer, they saw a petite woman in a pink skirt by his side.

With delicate makeup and moist eyes, she clung timidly to Marlin, creating a striking contrast between his aloofness and her fragility.

Together, they made an unexpectedly perfect pair.

"Damn it! Marlin has a girlfriend too?" Yolande exclaimed in disbelief.

She watched in a daze as Marlin escorted the woman into the hall.

Coming to her senses, she downed a glass of champagne, the strong taste making her shudder.

Hans had revealed his girlfriend not long ago. Was Marlin going public with his girlfriend today?

"It's been only half a month since I last saw Marlin. He is too fast!"

Norah, rubbing the glass with her index finger, observed Marlin's back coldly. He hadn't spared her a single glance, focusing entirely on the woman beside him.

"Miss Boyd, why are you following me?" Norah asked, shifting her gaze to the visibly angry Yolande.

“It's none of your business! I can stay wherever I want. Are you trying to drive me away?"

“Of course not. I can walk away myself."

Norah picked up her plate and wine glass, turned on her heel, and left, ignoring Yolande's seething anger.

When Marlin stepped into the room, everyone's eyes curiously turned to him.

Meanwhile, Derek was busy glancing around until his gaze caught Norah.

Earlier, when he saw Sean, he immediately guessed Norah might be here too and started searching for her.

He noticed Norah wasn't alone, though; she was chatting with the daughter of the Boyd family.