Luna dont you find your words ridiculous Norah arms crossed and tone level shared herthoughts You ought to feel fortunate Im even inclined to converse with youVoice laced with frustration Luna countered Im speaking the truth Whats wrong with my words She perceived Norahs lack of gratitude as a deep flawShayla unable to contain herself chuckled and mimicked the word Ridiculous Her Innocence made her seem endearing compared to Luna Without a word Norah turned and made her way into the hall declaring Your company isntnecessary Im perfectly capable of walking aloneShayla tugging at her mothers hand gestured toward Norahs retreating figure Auntie Mom look AuntiePatience wearing thin Luna lifted Shayla into her arms Enough with the calling Who do youprefer your mom or your aunt Just stay with me quietly and stop mentioning her Still too young to grasp the situation Shayla simply adored Norah She sulked Mom auntiePrettyIn the banquet hall the air was alive with the murmur of conversation among business elites dressed in their finest and holding glasses of wine Childrens laughter and playful shouts filled the space adding a lighthearted tone to the sophisticated gatheringUpon Norahs entrance heads turned Her makeup was flawlessly applied her presence radiant and she moved with undeniable eleganceIs Norah really a Wilson After her divorce she ceased all contact with the Wilson family Itled many to assume she was estranged from them someone remarkedOriginally Norah had married into the Carter family as a Wilson Despite her divorce she remains a Wilson at heart another addedIve caught wind of her having secured a considerable fortune from the Carter family when divorcing Whether its fact or fiction I couldnt sayAnd why would the Carters let her walk away with such wealth Sounds more like gossip to
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meUpon her entrance Norah was met with murmurs that filled the air Choosing to pretend not to hear the whispers she made her way to the table and gracefully picked up a glass of champagneWith a flight ahead of her Norah opted for the lighter choice of alcoholStanding solitary in a comer her beauty reminiscent of a blooming rose caught the eyes of many Previously unnoticed her newfound single status now drew attention and curiosity from those around her Only a select few were privy to her connection with Sean a detail that if known would deter many admirerslmMen gazed at Norah in awe while women looked on with a tinge of jealousy Her allure was undeniable Even simply standing there she radiated amidst the crowdSeldom resting at home Derek had spent the previous night in a whirlwind of passion with Madeline Awoken by the ping of a message he found Madeline clinging to him once moreDerek stay with me Madelines voice filled with allure caused him to pauseI just need to check my phone he murmuredAlright she repliedTurning on his phone Derek discovered messages from Kathy waiting for him Derek mom and I are here at the Wilson familys birthday celebration Youll never guess who we bumped intoA photo was followed by her textsDereks eyes widened in surprise upon seeing it Norah captured in the image wore a redfishtail gown her presence both delicate and captivating reminiscent of a mermaid emerging
from the sea She appeared stunning though her posture suggested a hint of impatienceYoure not too late if you head over now Were waiting for you another message from Kathy readmClutching his phone Derek felt a surge of emotion The longing for Norah was intense Merely viewing her photo wasnt enough He yearned for her presence to be openly by her sideFrom the bed Madelines voice broke through his thoughts Derek whos messaging youAfter saving the photo and erasing the message history Derek turned to Madeline Its Kathy She mentioned theyre at the Wilson familys birthday celebration I think we should join Despite the divorce Ive maintained a cordial relationship with the WilsonsMadelines interest piqued and she sat up eyes wide open Derek are you referring to Norahs family she pressedYes its Mr Wilsons birthday today We were invited but I forgot to tell you The invitations in the hallway drawer Derek explainedIs Norah going to be there Madelines voice tightened with concem The mention of the Wilson family brought only Norah to her mind who had been a source of significant distress for herDerek averted his eyes Kathy mentioned Norah was there he admitted his voice softWell we should definitely make an appearance then Mr Wilson is your exfatherinlaw after all Its only right we attend his birthday celebration Madelines words tinged with sarcasm She then declared her intent to prepare for the event We need to present ourselves impeccably in front of Norah We cant show any weaknessAs Madeline sifted through her wardrobe selecting two vibrant red dresses Derek offered a gentle suggestion Madeline remember the white dress I got you It really suits you and seems more fitting for todays occasionTaking his advice to heart Madeline reconsidered and chose the white dress instead Ill go with your suggestion she concededHaving stood in the banquet hall for a while Norah eventually had two admirers who approached herMiss Wilson a pleasure to meet you greeted one clad in a gray suit Im Emil Paimer My family owns the Palmer Hotel And this is Kalel PayneNorah unimpressed inquired What can I do for youWe noticed you were here by yourself and thought you might appreciate some companyEmil explained their approachnoWith a straight face Norah quipped Oh 10 000 for a fiveminute conversation Will that be a bank transfer or cashKalels demeanor shifted at her response Ever heard of the Payne Estate I could offer a million I wont beat around the bush How much for your company for one nightNorahs expression turned frosty as she set her glass down with a distinct clink her patience wearing thin Your wealth and who you are mean nothing to me Isnt it obvious Im not interested in talkingEmil attempted to smooth over the awkwardness with a smile We just thought you might be feeling a bit isolated thats all We meant no offenseNorah remained silent her face icyEmil nudged Kalel lightly offering a conciliatory smile Miss Wilson my friend here can berather direct He meant it in jestOh really How much would it cost for you two to stop talking Norah paused and added with a smirk Just kiddingKalel was left fuming at a loss for words while Emil found Norahs allure undeniable despite their clumsy introduction Accustomed to using their familys status to their advantage in Glophia they had never faced rejection They had boldly approached Norah under the knowledgeof the weight and worth of the Wilson familys name