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    Sean pulled up a chair and sat by the bed, extending his hand to brush strands of Norah’s hair from her face and gently tucking them behind her ears.


    As he watched her, his mind began to recall all of their encounters. Beyond the radiant energy Norah had exuded when they first met, she always seemed to be in distress during every other encounter they shared. She had battled through a cold, been chased after, and even been stabbed. She had undoubtedly been through a lot.


    He couldn’t help but think that, despite everything, she was fortunate to have met him.


    “Sleep tight. I’ll find out who hurt you and help you get your revenge,” Sean whispered softly, his promise clear in his husky voice as he gazed at Norah lying on the bed.


    Meanwhile, Kathy, furious, was on the phone. “What? You didn’t seed? Fine, I might as well treat the deposit loss! Don’t call me again or get involved in any way! Just get lost!” she snapped, disconnecting the call.


    “Madeline, I’m so angry! I paid them two hundred thousand dors, and they still failed! Do you think Norah will be with us if she finds out?”


    Madeline, unfazed, continued with her manicure, lightly blowing dust off her nails. “Why are you so scared? Does she have any proof? Does she even suspect we nned all of this? You know, that gang isn’t very notorious, and only a few people are involved. Norah won’t know about them.”


    Kathy’s eyelids fluttered as she thought it over. “You’re right. But Norah has incredible luck. Over twenty people chased her, and she still managed to escape. At least they injured her… that eases my frustration a little bit.”


    With Joanna’s support, Norah had verbally and physically confronted Kathy. Kathy, holding onto the grudge, was desperate for revenge.


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    Although the people she hired had failed in their attempt, they had managed to injure Norah, which somewhat alleviated Kathy’s fury.


    “Madeline, I heard that the Scott family is hosting an auction next week. Did the Carter family receive an invitation?” Kathy suddenly remembered the most important detail, pping her forehead. “One invitation allows one person and apanion to enter. It seems that all the prestigious families in Glophia have received invitations.”


    Madeline replied casually, “Derek told me about it. I’ll be attending the auction as hispanion.”


    Kathy’s eyes shed with unwillingness, though Madeline didn’t notice.


    “Madeline, I’m about to attend a few big events. Can you let me go to the auction too, so I can learn something? I want to go with my brother and have a new experience,” Kathy said, putting away her long face and pleading.


    Madeline’s expression instantly soured.


    She had been wondering why Kathy had brought up the auction so suddenly. Now, she understood Kathy’s intentions.


    “Well, you’re always apanying my brother,” Madeline replied coldly. “You won’t miss any auctions or events in the future.”


    Kathy carefully studied Madeline’s facial expressions. She might be arrogant in front of Norah, but she didn’t dare treat Madeline the same way. Kathy knew she couldn’t afford to offend Madeline, since thetter was the Powell family’s most adored daughter. If Madelineined to Derek or her parents about any mistreatment, Kathy would surely face severe consequences.


    The color drained from Kathy’s face as she remembered how her mother and grandmother had recently disciplined her strictly.


    “Please? Please, Madeline,” Kathy urged.


    Madeline looked conflicted, clearly reluctant to give in to Kathy’s request.


    At that moment, Derek strode in and noticed that Madeline was almost in tears. “What’s going on? Kathy, did you say something and upset Madeline?” Derek asked.


    Kathy frantically waved her hands. “No, I didn’t. I was just asking Madeline if I coulde to the auction with you.”


    Derek’s expression hardened. “Mypanion will always be Madeline. What new trouble are you trying to create? Go home immediately!”


    Derek then turned to Madeline, his tone softening with concern. “Haven’t I always taken you to all the events in the past? You must join me for this auction.”


    Hearing this, Kathy couldn’t stop herself from chiming in. “Since you’re in a rtionship with Madeline, won’t she be able to attend every auction or event with you in the future? Why can’t I just attend this one? Several aplished young men from Glophia’s prestigious families will be a part of this auction. Derek, you never want me to consistently visit your ce, right?”


    Kathy’s true goal was clear—she wanted to secure herself a rich husband. If only she could hook up with Sean, she thought, then she would surely get what she wanted.


    “Then… Why don’t you take Kathy with you?”


    “Derek?” Madeline’s eyes were watery as she buried herself in Derek’s arms, speaking in a muffled voice. “Although I really look forward to experiencing this auction, it’s okay. Let’s give Kathy this chance to enjoy herself.”


    “Derek, Madeline has consented. Let mee with you. My dress is ready; I just need you to take me there,” Kathy hurriedly said.


    The quarrel between the two women had left Derek irritated. After ncing at the pitiful Madeline, he made his decision. “Madeline wille with me.” He shot Kathy a re, warning her, “Don’t cross your boundaries here. Leave quickly.”


    Kathy pouted unhappily, red icily at Madeline, who was snuggling into Derek, and stormed out.


    In the dimly lit room, theputer screen emitted a faint blue glow as Sean’s hands flew over the keyboard.


    A voice from his Bluetooth earpiece said, “I’ve sessfully hacked into all the cameras of the Glophia Transportation Bureau. I’m currently retrieving surveince footage of the areas through which the vehicle passed…”


    “Okay. Use mour Club as your starting point. Find all the surveince footage of that moment and send me a copy,” Sean instructed.


    “Okay.”


    The images flickered frame by frame. Norah’s reflection was visible in Sean’s eyes. Sean clenched his hands tightly as he watched Norah being chased and then stabbed near the white car when she resisted.


    His gaze didn’t leave the attacker’s face.


    Norah got into the driver’s seat and sped away toward the Vis.


    A group of people dressed in ck appeared on the side of the road. They were led by a girl who looked gentle but radiated a sinister aura.


    Sean narrowed his eyes, studying the girl closely. It looked like this girl was responsible for Norah’s injury.


    “Find the details of this girl from the footage. I want her information in thirty minutes,” Sean ordered into the earpiece.


    “Yes, sir.”


    Sean removed his sses, rubbing his eyes in exhaustion. Who wanted to hurt Norah? Did that girl harbor some resentment against her? Why were so many people after Norah?


    There was no denying that Norah had exhibited exceptional skills, managing to escape the pursuit easily. The entire time she was being chased, she disyed remarkable calmness, showing no signs of fear or panic. This left Sean wondering: Was Norah truly terrified when she and Kaiden were kidnapped?


    He closed his eyes. It didn’t matter how many secrets she was hiding. Now that he had decided to protect her, no one was allowed to harm her.


    A sound came through his Bluetooth earpiece again.


    “Found it. The girl’s name is Hilda. She’s the second-inmand of the Fox Alliance. She’s known for her viciousness in Glophia. Her heart is as cold as a snake and a scorpion. Basically, she is the epitome of cruelty.”


    Sean’s tone turned forbidding. “Get the details.”


    The voice on the other end became grim. “Okay. This incident was specifically organized by the Fox Alliance against Miss Wilson.”


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