Chapter 156 The Glittering WomanNorah cast her gaze downward masking any emotions behind a simple Fine by meObserving Shayla with her parents Norah felt relieved and quickly maneuvered past the group Luna had forged her path and Norah recognized she had no right to intervene even for the sake of ShaylaJust as the group departed Emil and Kalel emerged from the opposite directionLuna is far too modest Its a shame she doesnt possess Norahs allure Otherwise with amere suggestion from us shed be on her knees eagerly flattering us Kalel commentedEmil teased Its quite interesting isnt it Theyre sisters yet Norah is strikingly more beautiful Its almost irresistibleKalels eyes glinted with resolve Once youve ensnared her youll see things differently Follow my instructions and intercept her
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after the banquetSureNorah reentered the bustling hall from the corridor Over time the majority of the invited guests made their appearancesUpon catching sight of Norah attendees couldnt help but admire her beauty casting appreciative glances in her direction Her beauty was undeniable drawing all the attention in the banquet hall and radiating brillianceDerek here Kathy and Sharon occupied the sofa near the entrance eagerly awaiting Derekspresence Spotting Derek adormed in new attire and accompanied by Madeline Kathy waved in his direction to offer a greetingit marked Kathys first encounter with Madeline following their confrontation at the villaKathy outright ignored Madelines presence Derek see Norah is over therewKathys fingers drew Dereks attention to the woman standing casually by the table elegantly holding a champagne glass and exuding a relaxed charm Two stylishly dressed young men were engaged in conversation with herCurious about Norahs newfound acquaintances Derek gestured toward them When did Norah become acquainted with Mr Palmer and Mr PayneHaving some business connections with Kalel and Emil Derek wondered how Norah had forged ties with themKathy vividly recounted the recent events providing further context Derek you didnt see thecaptivating smile on Norahs face while she was conversing with those two gentlemen If youhad seen it youd probably have had the urge to give her a slapSharon adjusted her clothings tassels Seducing men is ingrained in her nature Ive observed it ever since she married into the Carter familyYes thankfully Derek divorced herAt the mention of divorce Dereks eyes betrayed his simmering anger He had planned to manipulate the divorce proceedings to maintain control over Norah He had prepared a contingency plan to safeguard his assets even if it meant going to court However the meddling of foolish Kathy and Madeline thwarted his plans resulting in the loss of both the opportunity and a considerable amount of assetsHuh Dereks demeanor swiftly tumed stern Enough of this discussionMadeline standing beside Derek with a smile nervously nibbled her lip She keenly perceived the shift in Dereks mood as well as the reactions of Sharon and KathyDerek are you planning to greet Mr Wilson later Madeline asked in a soft voiceDerek and Madeline had recently arrived with the other guests and hadnt come across Lunas parents at the entrance Even if they did they anticipated a lukewarm reception at bestAttending his exfatherinlaws birthday celebration with a mistress was a move typical of Derek
It had been some time since Derek had laid eyes on Norah He was intrigued to learn about her postdivorce life He wondered whether she harbored the same resentment as he did Or perhaps she thrived with the fortune she acquired from the Carter family Had she resigned from her position at the hospital What did she do with the moneyDereks mind buzzed with inquiries particularly heightened upon discovering Norahs attendance at the banquetWith Madeline at home Derek refrained from covertly seeking Norahs updates fearing it might upset MadelineConsequently it had been a considerable time since their divorce that Derek had laid eyes on Norah Norah retained her radiant allure captivating Dereks gaze once moreMadeline grasped his arm gently Derek I have a question for youSure if we happen to come across him just converse a bit Dereks tone remained aloof a fact even Sharon picked up onSharon shot a resentful look at Madeline If it werent for Madelines retum Derek wouldnthave divorced Norah and the Carter family wouldnt be in their current predicament She felt asif anyone could trample on the Carter family The Carter family received no respect from anyoneMadeline smiled softly Its been some time since I last saw Miss Wilson She appears to be glowing as if shes been thrivingThe underlying message behind her words didnt escape the notice of the three individuals presentSharons expression turned sour See thats what I meant by her seductive aura I wasnt mistakenvmKathy stifled a laugh and retorted Madeline it sounds like youre quite familiar with this topicMadeline accustomed to teasing Derek in bed during idle moments froze upon hearing the remarkSharon silently signaled to Derek with her eyes Derek lets wait and observe After thebanquet well see if Norah leaves with themMadelines words went unnoticed as the others continued their conversation Wisely she remained silent discreetly eavesdropping on the Carter familys discussionAs Norah effortlessly engaged in conversation with Kalel and Emil behind her she appeared completely at ease showing no signs of discomfort It seemed as though she was accustomed to such occasions Derek found it increasingly difficult to recall the Norah who had once cared for him at home Disorganized tender and thoughtful He no longer held a place in Norahs lifeDerek comforted himself that the only constant companion by his side from start to finish ought to be MadelineNorah stemly instructed Kalel and Emil trailing her to depart Having just arrived from the corridor she found their persistent and senseless chatter irritating Gentlemen I trust Ive been explicit Kindly cease this harassmenteEmil remained undaunted Miss Wilson we simply wish to acquaint ourselves with you Theres no need for such aloofness Given your presence in Glophia you should be acquainted with usEmil chuckled likening Norah to a playful kitten charming but not threatening This was precisely why he and Kalel had been diligently striking up conversations with herRight then Corrin ascended the podium addressing the assembled guests as he faced the microphone Adjusting his attire he cleared his throat Ladies and gentlemen I extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you to my birthday celebration I trust youll relish the sumptuous spread enjoy yourselves and I extend my gratitude to you allCorrins words captured the attention of all those present drawing their focus to him as they listened to his gracious remarksKathy leaned close to Derek murmuring Derek Luna has returned as well Shes accompaniedby a twoyearold girl It appears to be her first visit in these past two years Dereks attention however remained fixated on Norah Were Emil and Kalel causing Norahs distress He observed her furrowed brow with concernMadeline tilted her head smiling softly Its been quite some time since I last saw Miss Luna Wilson I should pay her a visit when the opportunity arises