Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 21:

Kason'’s voice was icy as he said, “Just go see your great-grandpa and then head out. Don’t expect to stay here.

You're not invited.”

Kaiden looked full of sorrow and pleaded, “Con, Kason. It's tfor a meal. Can't | just eat with you?”

Kason declined sharply. “I didn’t order the meal for you.”

Kaiden objected, “But there are so many dishes on the table, aren't there?” His eyes then shifted to Norah,

sitting across from them, guessing that Kason might prefer dining alone with her. He had yet to see Norah's face

behind the mask, and his curiosity was piqued.

Norah sat back, entertained by their argument.

“Mr. Scott, Miss Wilson visited the Hayes family’s residence today,” Phillip said in the tidy and bright office. He

was dressed in a black suit and addressed Sean respectfully, who was seated and engrossed in reading

documents.

Sean glanced at the papers in his hand, turned a page, and casually asked, “Did she mention when she’s coming

to the Scott family’s residence?”

“Not yet,” Phillip responded, mopping the sweat from his brow. Since their last encounter, Norah had vanished

without a trace.

Without his efforts to gather information, her location would remain unknown. Every day, Sean eagerly awaited a

message from Norah, but none came. Phillip noticed Sean’s expression growing increasingly tense with each

passing day.

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With a laugh, Sean murmured, “Norah.”

He tossed the documents onto his desk and declared, “Let's go. We're visiting Devante.”

Meanwhile, Kaiden failed to sway Kason and left the villa dejected. Resting against the door frame, he said,

“Kason, when will | meet your mysterious lady? Since she’s here, why not share a meal?”

Standing at the doorway, Kason sighed helplessly. “Go away.” Then, he firmly shut the door, leaving the room in

silence.

Norah then removed her mask, smiled, and said, “Mr. Hayes, your nephew sure is something.”

Kason sank into his chair and rubbed his forehead. “Lack of hope bothering you?” He then served Norah a drink,

saying, “This cedar wine is specially selected for you. Please, enjoy.”

Cedar wine, crafted from pine tree sap and enriched with valuable brewing ingredients, commanded a high price

—truly a gem among wines. Norah, who once drank it as if it were water, took the glass, inhaled its scent, and

confirmed its authenticity.

“Mr. Hayes, this is wonderful,” she said.

“I truly enjoy it,” Norah said, taking a sip and relishing the distinct flavor of cedar wine, which made her squint

her eyes involuntarily. The flavor was delightful to her.

Kason watched Norah savor the wine with a contented look. He couldn’t help but think that, in moments like

these, Norah seemed joyously childlike, cherishing her newfound delights.

He began describing the dishes on the table to Norah, keen on keeping the conversation flowing smoothly. Even

though he was usually reserved, he was more talkative today than usual.

Once they had finished their meal, Norah used a napkin to wipe her lips and then said, “Mr. Hayes, there's no

need for such formality. I'm grateful for your kindness today. | take my leave now. Should | cto deliver the

treatment, I'll contact you first.”

Kason simply nodded in agreement and said, “Please transfer the payment for today’s visit to my account. |

promise to honor our agreement soon.”

Norah put on her mask again, ready to leave.

Suddenly, a servant announced, “Mr. Hayes, Mr. Scott has arrived.”

Norah paused, surprised by the unexpected connection between Sean and Kason.

Kason didn’t expect Sean to clooking for him. He paused before turning to Norah and said, “Norah, I've got

another guest to attend to. Let’s plan to meet another time.”

He approached Norah, intending to escort her out.

Norah gestured dismissively and said, “No worries, Mr. Hayes. | cby myself. You go ahead and tend to your

visitor. Farewell.”

As she reached the gate, she encountered Sean, Phillip, and four bodyguards making their entrance. Sean's men

and Kason’s met in the yard.

Having crossed paths with Norah a few times before, Sean quickly identified the masked figure as her.

As they drew closer, Kason stepped forward, positioning himself between Norah and Sean.

Kason greeted, “Mr. Scott, your visit is an honor. | need to escort someone out. Please cin and make yourself

comfortable. I'll join you shortly.”

Sean's response was marked by a slight smirk as he said, “Miss Wilson? What a coincidence.”

Sean looked past Kason to Norah and said, “Miss Wilson, haven't | seen your face? Why are you hiding yourself

like this?”

Hearing Sean’s words, Kason was momentarily taken aback, quickly piecing together that Norah and Sean must

have crossed paths before.

Remembering the earlier message and the fact that the winner of the Krusa Mountain Racing was known by the

nNocturne, Kason suspected that Nocturne could indeed be Sean.

He guessed that Norah and Sean likely had a private connection. Despite his thoughts, Kason kept his cool.

Norah stepped up and addressed Sean calmly. “Mr. Scott, your reason for visiting Mr. Hayes is significant. It

makes little sense for someone uninvolved liketo linger. Mr. Hayes was just seeingoff.”

Under Sean's piercing gaze, she added, “I won't keep you any longer. There's no need for an escort to the door.

I'm fine leaving by myself.”

With a nod toward both men, she took her leave.

Norah was uncertain of Sean’s reasons for visiting Kason but was sure it was unrelated to her. She preferred to

stay out of anything involving Sean.

Sean, unfazed, attempted to halt her departure, saying, “Since our paths have crossed, why not wait? I can offer

you a ride later.”

Norah was surprised by his offer, but then she shook her head, replying, “No, thank you. | drove here on my

own.” Following a previous inconvenience, she had quickly arranged for a car to ensure she wouldn't be left

without a means of transport again. “I'll manage on my own.”

Norah swiftly moved past Sean and vanished from view at the courtyard gate.

Phillip carefully watched Sean's face, sensing a touch of annoyance. He couldn't shake off a feeling of concern

for Norah. He found it quite surprising that Norah could boldly turn down Sean’s offer without worrying about any

possible consequences from him. But Sean wasn’t one to hold petty grudges.

With Norah gone, Kason invited Sean inside. “Scott, this way, please.”

Other than their earlier meeting, Kason had never engaged with Sean before. He had no clue why Sean had

shown up to see him in person today.

As Norah drove off, she pushed Sean's arrival to the back of her thoughts and directed her car toward Silver

Boulder Private Hospital. Recollecting the location of the office, she approached and knocked on the door.

“Please, cin,” an elderly voice responded. Norah opened the door to find an elderly man with a white beard,

deeply engrossed in his paperwork, who didn’t bother looking up at her entrance.

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