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Chapter 1 Divorce<br /> <br /> Derek Carter exited the room to fetch a glass of water. Finding Norah Wilson sitting silently in the living area brought a flicker of surprise to his face. He pondered when Norah had come back and what she might have heard. <br /> <br /> &quot;Did you hear everything?&quot; Derek casually asked after he lounged on the couch in the living area with a glass of water. <br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s time you sign this.&quot; Derek pulled a folder from a drawer and tossed it onto the table. &quot;Given you might have heard it all, there&#039;s no sense in prolonging matters.&quot;<br /> <br /> Norah timidly reached for the document, her eyes quickly finding the words &quot;Divorce Agreement&quot; on the opening page. She flipped to the end, noting Derek Carter&#039;s flamboyant signature. <br /> <br /> &quot;Review it. Should you wish to add any terms, let me know. Otherwise, just sign it,&quot; Derek ordered. <br /> <br /> &quot;Can&#039;t you give another shot for us?&quot; With her head bowed and her voice rough from tears, Norah&#039;s sleek bangs fell over the dark rims of her glasses, highlighting her sorrowful look. <br /> <br /> &quot;Norah, don&#039;t be so pathetic. You knew what had transpired between me and Madeline. So why cling to being my wife? Don&#039;t be so cheap.&quot; Derek&#039;s impatience showed as he added, &quot;Our marriage was never more than a convenient arrangement.&quot;<br /> <br /> Norah felt her heart drop. She realized that Madeline Powell was the one Derek truly loved. She finally understood this. <br /> <br /> She hunched over, fiddling with her clothes&#039; hem. It struck her that when Madeline showed up, Derek&#039;s focus would shift entirely to Madeline. <br /> <br /> Years ago, when Madeline left for overseas, Derek chased after her but ended up in a tragic car crash that left him unresponsive. Derek was supposed to marry Luna Wilson from the Wilson family. However, Luna became involved with another man, prompting the Wilsons to offer Norah as a substitute bride. Norah stepped into Luna&#039;s shoes, becoming Derek&#039;s wife. <br /> <br /> Norah devoted herself to Derek&#039;s care, cutting off almost all ties to her previous life for him. She abandoned her passions, including design, car racing, medical surgery, and coding, just to focus solely on him. <br /> <br /> When Derek woke up from his coma a year ago, it was still Norah who tirelessly looked after him, staying by his side without fail. Yet, Derek seemed to be blinded by Madeline&#039;s tenderness when she returned from abroad. <br /> <br /> Despite two years of marriage and care, Norah had to admit she failed to win a place in Derek&#039;s heart. <br /> <br /> Receiving no response from Norah, Derek couldn&#039;t help but frown, he acknowledged Norah&#039;s role as a capable caretaker for the Carter family over the past two years but never felt she was fit to be his partner.<br /> <br /> Derek said casually, &quot;This is the Carter family residence...&quot;<br /> <br /> He stopped and noticed Norah still bowing her head. The sadness evident in her posture irritated him. <br /> <br /> &quot;I&#039;m aware of your misery with the Wilson family. After the divorce, I&#039;ll grant you three villas and thirty million. You can pick up any car from the garage. This should ensure a comfortable life for you in the future,&quot; Derek offered. <br /> <br /> Derek wouldn&#039;t forget Norah&#039;s diligence in caring for him while bedridden and her companionship during his recovery exercises after he woke up from the coma. <br /> <br /> Though he harbored no affection for Norah, Derek was willing to offer a generous settlement for her years of dedication. She had indeed devoted the best two years of her life to him. <br /> <br /> Derek&#039;s patience wore thin. &quot;Given the circumstances, I&#039;ll allow you a day to think it over. If the terms don&#039;t meet your approval, feel free to suggest adjustments, but don&#039;t go too far. I&#039;m not known for my patience...&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;There&#039;s no need for me to think it over.&quot; Norah took the pen from the table and smoothly wrote her name on the divorce papers. &quot;I&#039;ll pack my things and leave soon. I won&#039;t get in your way anymore.&quot;<br /> <br /> Derek gave a nod of approval. &quot;That&#039;s good to hear.&quot;<br /> <br /> Derek appreciated how Norah always complied. Take today, for instance. She could have caused a commotion but instead kept her peace.<br /> <br /> Just as Derek was about to say something after going through the contract, Madeline, dressed in a white shirt, elegantly strolled out. <br /> <br /> Hearing the movement, Norah turned to see Madeline wearing what she immediately recognized as Derek&#039;s shirt, which she had picked out for him. <br /> <br /> Their eyes met, and Madeline gave Norah a smug, taunting smile. <br /> <br /> When Derek&#039;s gaze followed, Madeline quickly masked her grin. <br /> <br /> &quot;Norah, we finally meet. I&#039;m Madeline Powell.&quot; With grace, Madeline approached Derek and took a seat beside him. Leaning on his shoulder, she said, &quot;I&#039;ve heard Derek mention you often. It&#039;s a pleasure to meet you.&quot;<br /> <br /> Norah looked down, saying nothing in response. <br /> <br /> Madeline then nudged Derek playfully. &quot;I heard you&#039;re offering Norah three villas. Didn&#039;t you know that I wanted that villa near the lake? Why would you promise it to her? Don&#039;t you love me anymore?&quot;<br /> <br /> Derek, ever so indulgent of Madeline&#039;s requests, turned back to Norah. &quot;I&#039;ll choose another villa for you.&quot;<br /> <br /> Norah looked up at Derek through her glasses. &quot;But didn&#039;t you say that one was meant for me?&quot;<br /> <br /> Madeline&#039;s pout intensified. &quot;Derek...&quot;<br /> <br /> Derek&#039;s face showed a flicker of annoyance. &quot;Norah, didn&#039;t you understand what I just said? Take these as a favor. If you&#039;re not on board with making changes, kindly refrain from making requests.&quot;<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Teach Her A Lesson<br /> <br /> &quot;Norah, I&#039;ve set my heart on that villa by the lake. Pick something else for yourself. I&#039;ve dreamed of it being my new home with Derek,&quot; Madeline confessed, nestling closer into Derek&#039;s embrace. &quot;It&#039;s been my wish for a long time.&quot;<br /> <br /> Norah let out a soft chuckle upon hearing this. <br /> <br /> &quot;What are you laughing at?&quot; Derek asked in confusion. He found it odd for her to laugh, especially considering the awful thing he had just said. <br /> <br /> Madeline snuggled up to Derek. Absentmindedly twirling a strand of her hair, she caught Derek&#039;s attention. Derek rested his hand on Madeline&#039;s shoulder. <br /> <br /> Norah&#039;s response was icy. &quot;I&#039;m laughing at how foolish I&#039;ve been.&quot;<br /> <br /> Without hesitation, Norah took Derek&#039;s glass of water from the table and drenched Derek and Madeline. The sudden cascade of water left them in shock. <br /> <br /> Derek, outraged, yelled, &quot;Norah, have you lost your mind?&quot;<br /> <br /> Standing tall, Norah retorted, &quot;Mr. Carter, I had thought you&#039;re a man of your word. Since you&#039;ve given your word, stick to it. Otherwise, just admit you&#039;re a lousy man who will break your word.&quot;<br /> <br /> Enraged, Madeline got up and shoved Norah. &quot;You&#039;ve been shown enough leniency. Do you think you can speak to us that way? Who do you think you are? How dare you treat Derek and me with such disrespect?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Derek, Norah is out of line. You need to teach her a lesson.&quot;<br /> <br /> Looking pitifully at Derek, she implored, &quot;Look, my hair and clothes are soaking.&quot;<br /> <br /> Norah observed them calmly as if watching a circus act. <br /> <br /> Derek sensed a profound shift in Norah&#039;s attitude, realizing she had changed significantly. <br /> <br /> Derek clenched his jaw, wiping away the water from his face before turning to Madeline. &quot;There are plenty of villas in my name. Pick any other ones you like, and it&#039;s yours.&quot;<br /> <br /> Madeline glared at Norah, demanding, &quot;So, will you hand that villa over or not?&quot;<br /> <br /> Norah&#039;s response was firm. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;How dare you! Outside of Derek&#039;s grace, you&#039;re just a nobody in the Wilson family!&quot; Madeline snapped. <br /> <br /> Derek&#039;s face clouded over briefly before he regained his calm, advising Madeline, &quot;Don&#039;t get upset over her.&quot;<br /> <br /> Norah glared at Madeline, muttering, &quot;Your manners are lacking...&quot;<br /> <br /> Madeline sought refuge in Derek&#039;s embrace, boasting, &quot;I have Derek by my side. You? You&#039;re nothing but a discarded... Ah! Norah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Norah hurled a vase over. The vase smashed against the floor near the sofa, breaking into pieces with a sharp sound. <br /> <br /> &quot;If you feel like barking like this, be my guest,&quot; Norah retorted, stepping closer. She grabbed Madeline by the hair, forcing Madeline to look up at her. <br /> <br /> Madeline&#039;s scream filled the room. &quot;Derek!&quot;<br /> <br /> Derek fought back his rage, feeling Norah had overstepped today. <br /> <br /> After releasing Madeline, Norah stepped back, casually stating, &quot;I&#039;ll leave you two to it. May you find joy, bear many children, and share a lifelong bond.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, Norah exited Derek&#039;s residence, leaving behind the sound of Madeline&#039;s sobs. <br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Norah&#039;s Change<br /> <br /> As Norah exited the Carter Manor, the family&#039;s chauffeur approached her. &quot;Madam, where would you like to go?&quot;<br /> <br /> The chauffeur&#039;s manner remained polite, still regarding Norah as Derek&#039;s wife. <br /> <br /> But with the divorce paper signed, Norah understood she had severed ties with the Carter family. <br /> <br /> Norah glanced down at her phone, noticing a new message. <br /> <br /> It was from her friend, Joanna Andrews. &quot;Norah, are you available tonight to join me at the Glamour Club? I heard Madeline has returned, and Derek&#039;s throwing her a welcome party tonight. It&#039;s going to be quite the event. Let&#039;s make our presence felt.&quot;<br /> <br /> Norah&#039;s response was brief. &quot;Count me in.&quot;<br /> <br /> Joanna&#039;s message was just a single question mark. Norah&#039;s swift agreement caught Joanna off guard. <br /> <br /> Norah responded, &quot;I&#039;m officially divorced. So, I&#039;m on my own from now on.&quot;<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 Glamour Club<br /> <br /> An hour later, they made their entrance at the Glamour Club. <br /> <br /> On the dance floor, vibrant lights twirled and illuminated the walls and floor. The music pumped with excitement as people danced, their faces beaming with joy. <br /> <br /> The second floor offered a quieter ambiance, where Norah lounging alone on a sofa, sipping her drink, drew curious looks. <br /> <br /> **<br /> Derek and Madeline happened to meet their friends at the Charm Club.<br /> <br /> &quot;Derek, look, isn&#039;t that Norah?&quot; Suddenly, a voice rang out in the crowd.<br /> <br /> All eyes in the booth shifted in that direction. <br /> <br /> Derek saw Norah, dazzling in a silver-white sequined dress that hugged her figure perfectly. Her brown hair flowed beautifully down her back, and her makeup was flawlessly applied, making her stand out like a radiant goddess among the crowd. <br /> <br /> This was Nora, whom he had never seen before...<br /> <br /> &amp;6&amp;

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