NovelEnglishChapter 170:
In the study of Derek's villa in Glophia, Derek was frowning at the contract displayed on his computer.
He tried to pinpoint what the other party found unsatisfactory so he could make adjustments, yet no matter how
he examined it, the contract seemed to offer little benefit to his company, and still, the other party was not
content.
Frustrated, Derek grabbed his hair, puzzled over the situation.
The workload today was more than Derek could handle.
The company’s operating funds hadn’t bounced back, leaving it in a financial pinch.
He wondered how the company could keep running under these circumstances. It seemed like no one in Glophia,
including the Powell family, was interested in signing a contract with him.
And then there was Madeline, who only seemed to spend his money.
She didn’t have a job, and he funded everything she used.
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Despite this, Derek constantly caught wind of her grievances. The money wasn’t enough, and he didn’t show her
enough love.
She never voiced these complaints directly to him.
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In his presence, Madeline always acted differently.
But now, Derek was starting to doubt whether her love was genuine or if he was just clinging to a hopeful
illusion.
A notification on his phone grabbed his attention, and it was a link to sinternational entertainment news
that Kathy had sent over.
“Big congrats to Selene for winning the championship in the racing event hosted by both countries! The race was
a hit, perfectly set up by Derek skimmed through the rest of the article, pausing when he saw a familiar name—
Selene, which was actually Norah.
He squinted at the screen.
His fingers moved over the phone, pausing instantly when he saw the accompanying photo.
There Norah was, wearing a refined black leather jacket, oozing confidence. Her chestnut hair, slightly curled,
flowed down her back, and her look seemed to challenge the world.
Norah was strikingly beautiful.
Derek was dazzled by her.
Norah simply put more effort into her appearance after the divorce.
However, she had transformed—a gem polished to reveal its true brilliance, shining brightly.
The article went on about her legendary status, her massive popularity, and her pivotal role in the racing scene.
Derek had no idea Norah was such a big deal in Otland, a celebrated racer long before she ever set foot in
Glophia! Winning first place in a race had earned Norah a whopping 20 million dollars—enough to buy the Carter
Group.
The company Derek struggled to keep afloat could be effortlessly bought by Norah's reward for taking first place
in a single racing competition.
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Derek used to look down on Norah, seeing her as nothing more than the Wilson family’s outcast.
How silly that seemed now.
Thinking back on Norah's actions at the Wilson family’s banquet, Derek clenched his fists. She was always
surrounded by pursuers, seemingly not bothering to decline their advances.
Why didn’t she reject them? She was damned loaded now. Did she feel so lonely that any man would suffice?
Was Norah really open to anyone who was a man? Could that mean he had a chance too...
Kathy's text read, “Derek, you know, even with Norah's way of flirting, she’s got something going for her—her
wealth. Why not give it another shot with Norah?”
Ever since he cout of his romance with Madeline, Derek knew Norah had feelings for him.
She always looked at him with tender affection, obeyed his every word, and took care of him in every possible
way.
Lately, even with Madeline by his side, he often found himself subconsciously thinking about Norah.
Madeline asked, “Derek, how are things going with the company? | reached out to my father, and he mentioned
he might help with one of the projects. Maybe you can work together.”
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