Chapter: 96

His mood soured. Had he been aware of Norah's influential connections, he might have invested more time in their relationship to benefit from these ties. Indeed, with such connections, the fortunes of the Carter family might have soared even higher. Yet...

"This issue concerns only the Carter family, so there's no need for the two of you to intervene," Derek said, fists tight.

"I've got a piece of advice for you, Mr. Carter. Merry meet, merry part." Having spoken to Derek, Sean turned to Kason, suggesting, “I'm heading back to Dreamview Villas. I could give Norah a lift. Mr. Hayes, would you prefer to escort Miss Andrews home?"

Kason, feeling a bit cornered, consented, unwilling to challenge Sean.

"Alright."

Sean then cast a piercing look at Kathy, hiding behind Madeline, before moving on. "Come on, Norah. I'll drive you home."

Kathy shivered and quickly sought refuge behind Derek.

Norah respected Kason and believed in his integrity, yet she felt uneasy about leaving the inebriated Joanna in the company of a man.

"Mr. Carter, do give me a call once you've sorted your thoughts out,"

Norah said sharply to Derek.

Kathy loved badmouthing, and Madeline always seized the moment to play innocent and gentle, but neither Kason nor Sean were deceived.

To be noted, Norah was not to be trifled with. Even without Kason's intervention, she would have taught Kathy a lesson.

Kason's timely arrival, however, threw off Norah's plans. Had he been delayed, Kathy would have ended up in tears from Norah's scolding.

Norah sighed at her back luck of her consistent encounters with Derek and his group recently.

At the club's grand entrance, Norah's, Joanna's, Kason's and Sean's attractiveness captured the attention of many onlookers.

Norah, supporting Joanna, courteously addressed Kason and Sean, “There's no need for you to go out of your way. I will personally take Joanna home. Our ride is here. You can enjoy the rest of your evening."

Norah always preferred to stand on her own two feet. Yet, had Sean not been present, she might have accepted a ride from Kason.

Trailing behind Norah, Joanna chuckled and said, "I don't want to impose. I'll head back with Norah. Until we meet again."

Perhaps the alcohol made Joanna less daunted by the presence of such influential figures as Kason and Sean.

Sean interrupted, “We're all heading the same way. It's no bother at all. Mr. Hayes, you don't need to go out of your way. Let me take both ladies home."

Kason wanted to object, but seeing Sean's firm stance, he agreed. "If that's the case, Mr. Scott, I'll be on my way. Norah, see you next time."

Kason gave Norah a nod and departed the Glamour Club, flanked by his security team.

"Please, after you, Norah." Sean extended the invitation gracefully.

Left with no option, Norah politely responded, “Thank you, Mr. Scott.”