Madeline swung the door open her excitement palpable in her voiceDerek quickly locked his screen his expression stern as he reprimanded Madeline Ive told you before knock before entering What if you disrupt the meetingMadeline playfully stuck out her tongue Derek dont be upset I was just excited
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and wanted to tell you right awayMadeline wrapped her arms around Dereks neck and settled onto his lap pouting Ive been pestering my dad for ages and he finally agreed to send you the project details before the discussion Check your computer messagesOkay Derek placed his phone next to the computer with a poker face and checked thedocuments Coen had sent overDarling I need to get some work done now Why dont you go out and enjoy yourself Derek added planting a ki*s on Madelines cheek before gently lifting her and setting her down Come see me later alrightMadeline despite feeling dissatisfied with Dereks distant demeanor remained a compliant girlfriend Sure Ill go figure out what we should have for dinner Have a productive meetingMadeline exited the study with a smile oblivious to Dereks somber gaze tracking her departureDerek scrutinized the project details provided by Coen It was a small nonprofit venture that might even result in losses Was there a hidden agenda behind Coens selection of this projectwoClenching his fists he recalled Norahs victorious moment falling silent Norah was even more remarkable than he had anticipated Now he felt undeserving of herResolved to safeguard the Carter familys future Derek realized he needed to find a solution Whether it entailed seeking Norahs assistance or remarrying her as long as he could gain control of her wealth she would be valuable
In Otland outside a caf a suave man in a black suit gestured saying Miss Wilson over hereNorah emanating an aura of elegance and nobility approached alongside AliceeMiss would you mind accompanying me Mr Scott wishes to speak with Miss Wilson privately Phillip proposed He had a keen grasp of nonverbal cues Seans intentions were evident and only Norah could fulfill his requirementAlice wait here for a moment I need to speak with someone inside Norah said Of course Recognizing that the individual inside might hold special significance to Norah Alice tumed and trailed Phillip outAfter briefing Alice Norah entered the caf The second floor boasted chambers Guided by the room number provided by Phillip she pushed open the door to the designated chamberLost in thought Sean lifted his gaze at her arrival and their eyes met abruptly His facial features were striking and profound radiating an aura of cold authorityNorah Seans voice both icy and magnetic reached Norahs ears inadvertently stirring heremotionsIt had been a while since their last meeting Unexpectedly in a foreign land they found themselves competing in the same racing event Fate was truly peculiarSean what brings you here Norah entered the chamber and seated herself composed and unruffledNorah hadnt anticipated that her formidable opponent in the racing in Otland would be Sean She had merely admired his racing prowess and had no inkling he would be an acquaintanceSean remained silent for a moment calmly studying Norah as if she were a precious gem After a pause he finally spoke Here on business