Chapter 89 Black CardAaron flashing Norahs card on the POS machine said to the salesperson Pack up that gown for Norah Norah since you said so I wont be the one to rain on your paradeNorah lounging on the sofa responded Its okay Its not like you own this placeNorah knew well enough that if Aaron ran this store she could just snap her fingers and theclothes would magically appear at her doorstep at her request She was as sure of that as thesun rising in the east Joanna had chosen a new outfit for herself She owned a lot of outfits but there was always something new that drew her attentionNorah got me a dress Im over the moon Joanna was as joyful as ever She brandished the black card entrusted to her by Norah allowing her to splurge to her hearts contentAaron looking at Joanna remarked Joanna youve been grinning ear to ear ever since Norahs divorceHe couldnt fathom why Joanna hailing from one of Glophias four major families theAndrews clan no less acted like a kid in a candy store whenever Norah was aroundwJoanna shot back Why wouldnt I be happy With Norah in the picture Im always on cloud nine We can have a blast just like old times once Norahs settled at the hospitalMeanwhile Madeline and Kathy had strolled out of BelleVogue Kathy nursed her sore fingers a flicker of resentment in her eyesMadeline Norahs got too much attitude She struts around like she owns that place justbecause she is cozy with Miss Andrews Its insufferable Kathy
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huffedMadeline cautious of their surroundings replied What can we do The Andrews clout outweighs both our farmilies combined Stirring up trouble wont do us any goodSeated at a caf Madeline advised Kathy I know youre not fond of Norah but weve got to consider the bigger picture alrightKathy grumbled I know Madeline Thats why I had to bite my tongue If it were up to me Id give Norah a piece of my mindKathy figured that if Joanna wasnt in the mix she and Madeline wouldve reduced Norah totears by now She deemed Norah shameless leaving Derek high and dry living the high lifecourtesy of Sean lounging at Dreamview Villas and landing a cushy job at Silver BoulderPrivate HospitalHaving been grounded for her reckless behavior for some time and having other things on her plate Kathy hadnt dealt with Norah yet She intended to teach Norah a lesson on behalf of Derek now that she had the timeWell Kathy youre still a bit green behind the ears easily swayed by emotions Norah stayscool as a cucumber even when we throw shade at her Shes the craftiest one aroundMadelines words struck a chord with Kathy Are you saying Norahs calm facade is an act Is she acting to get Joanna and Aaron to retaliate against us Shes quite the fox Kathy seethedI cant stand it She was abandoned but she mingles with Miss Andrews Mr Scott and Mr Hayes living a lavish life she doesnt deserve She must be relishing it Kathy added bitterlyShes probably tickled pink indeed hobnobbing with Glophias elite Linked to the Andrews and Hayes clans she seems content every single day
After a sip of coffee Madeline continued Derek brought up the Andrews Hayes and Scottfamilies often He wanted to connect with them but never got the chance Yet Noraheffortlessly gets in with these families key players Quite the strategistShes likely using her looks to climb the ladder Kathy speculated maliciously She has just a pretty face nothing moreLeaning in cautiously Kathy whispered to Madeline Madeline I know some folks in the underworld Maybe we couldThe more Madeline listened the more pleased she became After Kathy finished speaking they exchanged glances dangerous smiles playing on their lipswNorah and Joanna done with their spree at the Splendor Building had Aaron arrange for thegowas to be dispatched home They then decided to unwind at Glamour ClubBy the time they arrived the clock had ticked past eight and a band named Rosy Secret was taking the stageJoanna growing weary of Rosy Secrets consistent presence complained Cant Glamour Club find some other bands Its always Rosy Secret so annoyingRosy Secret is popular for a reason Glamour Club didnt do anything wrong Norah repliedsipping her juice Choosing to drive herself today Norah abstained from alcohol In contrast Joanna a fan of alcohol was already indulgingNorah is that really you A voice filled with surprise reached Norahs ears Norah looked up to see Zeke guitar in towZeke cleaned up and polished with his guitar bore no resemblance to the disheveled man shefirst encountered Joining the fun at Glamour Club too Norah smiled gesturing toward the seat across fromher Grab a seatZeke with a shy grin settled in after placing his guitar beside him I came here on a whim What do you meanI want to see if I could run into you Zeke chuckled Since we parted ways last time I reconnected with my old bandmates Were all back together now I wanted to get your input on our next movewNorah hadnt anticipated running into Zeke today She furrowed her brow glancing at Rosy Secret on stage deep in thoughtJoanna sizing up Zeke widened her eyesZeke around thirty and looking sharp appeared handsome but somewhat awkward in the presence of the two captivating womenSensing Joannas scrutiny Zeke quickly looked down Norah if you want to meet the other band members I can call them overNorah what do you think Should we have them come over for a look You had made decisions based on Zekes words alone without considering the rest of the band Joanna remarked casually Do you think they can outshine Rosy SecretZeke raised his head confidently I believe we canYou believe but what about the rest of your band A band isnt a oneperson show right Norah