Chapter 157 Get LostSharon cast a disapproving look at Madeline Shame on you Madeline You know better thanwe do what you had done to Luna and Dereks engagementDerek who had numerous better matches found himself engaged to Luna largely due to Madelines interference Following the car incident the one Derek married became NorahMadeline having considered every aspect of the situation wore a look of rigid contemplation Regardless of her response it seemed doomed to criticismMadeline lifted her gaze to Norah who stood in solitude effortlessly becoming the center of everyones attentionCorrin continued to deliver his speech My birthday banquet is illuminated by your presence Im grateful you all could make it despite your packed schedules Your wellwishes are deeply appreciated Now please enjoy the lunchAs Corrin finished the crowd began drifting toward the dining hallEmil offered an invitation to Norah Miss Wilson maybe we could have a meaningful conversation over lunchNorah remained stoic offering no replyOn her way out Norah noticed Sharon with Derek and Madeline trailing behind She didnt expect to see Derek and Madeline here She puzzled over Dereks presence They were divorced Was his attendance at Corrins birthday merely a jestYet Norah refused to give them a moments attention Doing so would only bring her disgust She felt she had settled her debts with Derek If he dared to bring Madeline and his relatives to trouble her further she would not hold back her wrathEmil and Kalel continued to follow Norah As Norah settled down at the table shared with Corrin they boldly approached Mr Wilson would you object if we joined you at your tableCorrin who had meticulously arranged the seating to accommodate eight per table frowned
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slightly He had intended to invite some guests to his table to have a nice talk over the meal Nonetheless unable to disregard the influence of Emils and Kalels families he conceded Please be my guestThe table originally designed for six was now up to eight Including Corrin and his wife Norah Luna Dooley Shayla Emil and KalelJust as Emil and Kalel were about to sit down Norah stood up abruptlyMr Palmer Mr Payne your reputations precede you in Glophia I had intended to extend you courtesy Norahs smile was icy Yet you persist in vexing me Let me be clear leave me beNorah harbored no fear of Sean let alone Emil and KalelEmils smile vanished as if struck by frost Miss Wilson such definitive statements are unnecessary You might regret the outcomeEmil assumed the Wilson family and Norah couldnt bear the consequences if his and Kalels family targeted themComins complexion lost its color Mr Palmer Mr Payne please forgive Norah Shes unawareof who you really are Her words werent meant to offendWho says Im unaware Norah countered her calmness throwing the table into a state of surpriseCorrin gaped Norah was familiar with Emils and Kalels notoriety and still chose to dismiss them It suggested Norah might have a more formidable backing than the Wilson family although that seemed unlikelyEven Corrin hesitated to confront Emil and KalelKalels look tumed icy Norah dont be so arrogant Emils offering you respect Disregard his kindness and I assure you I wont hesitate to deal with you right hereLuna protective covered Shaylas ears her gaze fixed on Norah with mixed feelingsDespite having left Glophia Luna recognized the menace posed by Emil and Kalel Theirattention on a woman typically spelled troubleNorah found herself in an unfortunate spotlight during this birthday celebration
Mr Palmer Mr Payne A distinct male voice interrupted drawing the attention of everyone atthe table Derek arrived with Madeline by his side Comins expression soured further Not only had Sharon appeared but also Derek adding to his unease Why would the Carters despite Norahs divorce attend his birthday banquet and stirdiscomfortMr Carter are you intervening on behalf of your former wife Your current flame is here watching with keen interest someone tauntedDereks face remained stoic My approach was solely to speak with you two It has nothing to do with defending my exwife My commitment to Madeline is unwaveringEmil and Kalel exchanged glancesKalel laughed So Miss Wilson and you are mere acquaintances now We have some conversations planned with her Please dont interrupt us If you wish to chat there will be opportunities laterTheir intent was clear They wished for Norah to concede This display of defiance from Norahconly fueled their desire to dorninate They eagerly anticipated her submission envisioning heryielding gracefully a thought that spurred their ambitions furtheroDereks hands balled into fists I cant stand idly by while shes treated this way in my presenceEmil challenged Treated howTuming Derek caught Madelines look of disappointment and found himself at a loss forwordsNothing Dereks voice was barely above a whisper Gripping Madelines shoulder more firmly he announced We have other matters to attend to Were leavingTheir exit from the banquet hall was so swift that many guests were left puzzled about their intentionsFollowing Dereks departure Sharon and Kathy chose not to stay for the meal exiting shortly after DerekNorah observed Dereks retreating form noting his habitual tendency to test her limits He had defended her yet lacked the courage to acknowledge it openly Once she had harbored hopes that Derek would treat her with kindness and defend her but those years had proven fruitlessTo lighten the mood Corrin chuckled We have guests among us Mr Palmer Mr Payneplease take a seat and enjoy the meal Lets set aside any distractions for nowEmil with a sense of entitlement took a seat and pointedly stated Mr Wilson our interest is clear Were here for NorahKalel echoed Exactly our attention is solely on NoraheTheir declaration carried an unmistakable threat straining the atmosphere around the tableNorahs response was a derisive sneer her gaze piercingly focused on the two men Ive asked you to leave Was I not clearNorahs audacity nearly stopped Corrins and Samiras hearts as they braced for the fallout that might ensue for the Wilson familyKalels eyes narrowed menacingly You bitchHis insult was cut short as a fist flew toward him aiming directly at his faceEver been told how repulsive your staring is Its as if a toads gazing at me utterly revolting Norah snappedThe impact sent Kalel tumbling to the floor clutching his face in agony