Chapter 104 Kathys MisdeedsRemembering how the Fox Alliance nearly captured Norah last time Kathys grip tightened infrustration They had failed miserably unable to apprehend Norah and torture her since thenExhausted Kathy returned to Carter Manor only to find Derek alongside Sharon and Juliana displaying somber facesOverwhelmed Kathy moved to the living rooms center in silenceJuliana commanded sharply KneelKathy complied kneeling heavily on the floorKathy Carter As a member of the Carter family youve embarrassed us all by chasing after Jordy for an auction invite Do you even give a dam about the Carter familys reputationKathy bit her lip choosing not to respondLooking at Kathy disappointedly Sharon lamented I was in disbelief when your brother informed me about your ridiculous behavior Why bother to stoop so low and please him just for a dam auction invitationKathy had hickeys around her neck implying the deal she had struck with Jordy for merely one auction invitationwoSharons frustration grew as she observed her daughter traditionally nurtured with care now appearing diminished voluntarilyDerek plans to escort Madeline to the auction and I wish to attend as well If he wouldnt take me I resolved to find another way Kathy looked up her stance unwavering convinced of her innocenceNorah sifted through her mailbox crowded with requests for Supematural Doctors expertise Among them were appeals from the Hayes family and the Scott familyAfter clearing out all the emails there was another one all by itself in the mailboxIt was an urgent request from Otlands royal family seeking a highrisk cranial surgery for a princess with a success rate below 10 They offered 30 million for the consultation plus a bonus for a successful
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operationThe challenge intrigued Norah seeing it not only as a financial gain but as a chance to enhance Supernatural Doctors global prestige She pondered whether her international fame had wanedShe responded to the email setting up a time to head to Otland for the surgery and some time off The recent happenings in the country had left her thoughts all jumbled upNorah then prepared to share her newly completed songs with Zeke their band poised for a breakthrough performanceHer phone beeped with a new messagemSeans text revealed a startling truth I forgot to mention something important to you when I was getting the diamond brooch Your recent injury wasnt by chance It stemmed from the Fox Alliances conspiracy with Kathy to abduct and harm youA record followedAs Norah listened to Kathys voice in the recording she clenched her phone in disbelief She had assumed her injury was a repercussion from a previous clash with the Fox Alliance not imagining Kathys involvementThe timing matched the aftermath of mocking Kathy at the mall with JoannaNorah cursed silently Did Kathy think she was so forgiving Kathy had gone as far as to orchestrate an assassination attempt Had luck not been on her side she could have fallen prey to the Fox Alliances torture or suffered various humiliationsDetermined Norah grabbed her car keys dashed to the garage revved her sports car and sped toward Carter ManorKathy still unmarried resided there with her family including JulianaAfter Norah tied the knot with Derek Kathys loathe of Norah ignited her to frequently drop by Dereks place just to tease NorahNorah had once exercised patience hoping not to burden Derek with family discord This however resulted in Kathy taking advantage with Derek persistently advising Norah to tolerate it
Smack Upon entering the Carter Manor with the butlers guidance Norah was met with the sight of Sharon slapping Kathy The mix of anger and sympathy on Sharons face was a new side to NorahTo Norah Sharon had always seemed haughty and disdainful Kathys actions must havedeeply wounded Sharon this timeThrown straight to the ground hair all messy Kathy lifted her head glaring with resentment I was only looking out for myself What did I do wrong Mom grandma tell me if my brother doesnt care about me anymore who else can I count onJuliana maintained her calm until she noticed Norah standing at the doorway causing her tohalt NorahAll eyes in the room shifted toward Norah her demeanor gentle yet authoritative as if bathedwnoin lightThe early bird catches the worm I arrive at such a captivating display Her voice cold and authoritative filled the roomKathys hands balled into fists She silently cursed Norah In her eyes Norahs failure to manage her brother letting him reunite with Madeline had precipitated her downfall In Kathys mind Norah was the root causeAs Derek watched Norah enter bathed in light and clad in a white dress she seemed transformed standing out in a way he had never noticed before He realized he was automatically looking for Norah in the crowd something hed never done beforePreviously Norah had been like a shadow in his life easily overlooked no matter thecircumstance Following their divorce Norahs presence became unexpectedly captivatingdrawing his gaze whenever she was amongst others Sharon stepped forward shielding Kathy her tone laced with skepticism What brings you here Her words were sharp and directNorahs lips curled into a cold smile Ive come to confront Kathy now that were all gatheredTuming to Derek Norah asked Mr Carter why is Madeline not by your side todayDerek looked away Madeline has something she needs to take care ofIn truth he had heeded Julianas advice against bringing Madeline here wary of causing anydispleasureJulianas cold look eased up a bit at the sight of Norah She gestured with her hand Norah please take a seat She had no desire to glance at Kathy on the floor againSharon assisted Kathy warning her with a glare Well discuss this laterKathy rubbing her red cheek sat quietly next to Sharon shooting resentful glances at Norahbeside her grandmotherObserving Norahs renewed vigor Juliana tried to suppress the soumess in her heart Norah what do you needSharon sneered Probably couldnt make it outside so shes here to borrow money from the Carter family right Wasnt Dereks settlement enoughSharon was oblivious to Dereks shamelessness in reclaiming what he had offered before including thirty million and three villas With Dereks ongoing divorce proceedings with Norah she couldnt fathom the cause of Norahs sudden visit besides from money issueJuliana shot Sharon a look and said I didnt ask you Keep quiet Im speaking to NorahSharon clamped her mouth shut eager to hear Norahs response