Love on the Fast Track

Chapter 8:

“Joanna, don’t let things regarding that bastard get you worked up. How was he severe with the Hayes family?”

Norah remarked, taking a drink, and then replied, “The Hayes family head plans to visit us himself, but we’re in for a bit of a wait. Norah, have you considered disguising yourself? If the Hayes family figures out who you are, it could spell trouble for you.”

Joanna felt a pang of regret for her lapse in caution that led them here. Thankfully, Norah didn’t hold it against her. If Norah had, Joanna would have been kicking herself.

“It’s all good,” Norah said, pouring a glass of red wine and taking a leisurely sip. “He’s seeking my help, so he ought to approach with humility and ensure my identity’s safe. That’s his duty, wouldn’t you agree?”

Joanna pinned her gaze on Norah. “Exactly. Let me fill you in on the Hayes family head. His name is Hayes. He took charge of the military two years back and really showed some backbone. You might not know much about him. Rumor has it he was involved in covert ops in his army days. I’ve barely crossed paths with him.”

Among the elite descendants of Glophia, few had any direct dealings with Kason. They only knew of his feats from tales spun by their elders.

Norah found herself pondering Kason. His name rang a bell.

Shortly after, Joanna got a call.

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She ended the call and waved her phone, announcing, “Norah, he’s here. Should we head to a chamber?”noveldrama

“Sounds good.”

Norah and Joanna made their way to a secluded chamber on the club’s third floor. This space boasted karaoke, massage spots for unwinding, and cozy lounges.

Settling on a couch in the chamber, the door suddenly burst open. A group of bodyguards entered, flanking a man whose presence was commanding and frosty.

“Excuse me, are you Joanna?” The man’s voice had a cold edge to it. His face was obscured by the light, making it difficult to make out his features, but his towering figure emanated a chilling presence.

“Yes, Mr. Kason Hayes,” Joanna responded, her tone steady and assured. Since the four major families in Glophia were evenly matched in power, she didn’t feel the need to flatter anyone.

Kason took a moment to silently survey the chamber’s occupants.

Joanna wore a pink strapless dress, her hair tied up, accentuating her graceful neck.

Sitting beside Joanna, Norah donned a similar silver-white dress, her form elegantly displayed. She casually sipped her drink, her gaze lowered, with her hair draped softly across her chest. The soft overhead lighting lent her an additional hint of mystique.

Kason signaled for his bodyguards to remain by the door and sat across from the two women.

“You’ve asked for me.”

“Do you have news on the Supernatural Doctor?” Kason sat straight, locking eyes with Joanna. “I trust you’re not playing tricks on me.” His tone was cold, devoid of any warmth. His words carried a chill that seemed almost threatening.

Norah and Joanna were unfazed by Kason’s intimidating tone. Having faced life-threatening situations from a young age, Norah chuckled lightly and asked, “Mr. Hayes, how exactly do you intend to convince the Supernatural Doctor to assist you?”

Kason was to the point, stating, “With money.”

“And how much would that be?”

Kason turned his attention to Norah, replying, “I don’t see the need to discuss specifics with you.”

He then turned his attention back to Joanna. “Where can I find the Supernatural Doctor?”

Joanna glanced at Norah, seeking guidance. With Norah remaining silent, Joanna was at a loss for words.

Raising her glass to Kason, Norah said, “Mr. Hayes, allow me to introduce myself. I am the Supernatural Doctor, the very one you’re looking for.”

Kason frowned in disbelief as he heard this. It was hard for him to imagine that the lovely girl before him was the famed Supernatural Doctor.

Kason found it hard to believe that such a young woman possessed the ability to save lives. He scrutinized Norah with skepticism. Silence enveloped the room, punctuated only by their breaths.

“Are you truly the Supernatural Doctor?” Kason broke the silence, his voice laced with doubt.

“Yes.”

Norah grinned, her presence illuminated by the neon lights, giving her an air of mystery and authority, as if she were the ruler of the night.

“Mr. Hayes, perhaps you’d like to share how you plan to persuade me to offer my assistance?” Norah’s cold words caught Kason off guard.

“If you are really the Supernatural Doctor, I’ll pay twenty million for your services. Would that suffice?”

Kason scrutinized the youthful and stunning Norah. Initially, he assumed she was merely a companion tagging along with Joanna and didn’t give her much thought. However, now that her true identity had surfaced, he couldn’t help but regard her seriously.

Kason noticed her beauty wasn’t just skin-deep, unlike the typical high-society women of Glophia. Norah exuded a distinct charm.

Kason thought of her as a night-blooming rose, captivating yet perilous; a solitary flower on a cliff’s edge, dignified and proud; a lotus in a pond, unmatched in her grace.

Upon hearing the offer of twenty million, Norah remained unfazed. “Is that your best offer?” she asked.

Kason barely managed to keep his impatience in check and asked, “What do you want?”

Norah rose to her feet, closed the distance between them, and gently caressed Kason’s cheek, her fingers tracing his jawline. With a hint of allure in her voice, she asked, “Mr. Hayes, are you currently seeing anyone?”

Joanna, observing from the side, was visibly taken aback.

She marveled at Norah’s boldness, astounded at how effortlessly she had taken command of the situation. After all, they were dealing with Kason!

Except for the influential Kasan, the Hayes family head stood out as the youngest among the four major family heads in Glophia. Known for his chastity during military service and staying single since leading the Hayes clan, Kasan was a real catch!

Kasan looked incredibly handsome, his disciplined demeanor showing his military background, with sharp and determined eyes.

Joanna, despite her reputation as a heartbreaker in Glophia society, never dared to act freely around Kasan. She always addressed him with the utmost respect, as one would expect of someone of his stature.

Joanna admitted to herself that Norah had excellent taste in men this time.

“What’s the meaning of this?” Visibly irked, Kasan seized Norah’s hand, his gaze hardening as if to warn her. “I find it hard to accept that you’re the Supernatural Doctor. Why this sudden interest in me and the Hayes family? What is your real agenda?”

Even though Kasan held her hand lightly, Norah remained composed. She tilted her head slightly and reiterated, “Mr. Hayes, are you currently seeing anyone?”

Feeling the warmth from her hand, Kasan found it unsettling. He averted his gaze, asking sharply, “Who exactly are you?”

Joanna stepped in, hoping to smooth things over. “Mr. Hayes, I can vouch that Norah is the Supernatural Doctor. There’s no question about it. And to clarify for Norah, Mr. Kasan Hayes is indeed single. He has no girlfriend.”

Norah grinned and mused aloud, “No girlfriend, huh?”

Kasan let go of Norah’s hand abruptly. “Supernatural Doctor, state your terms. My grandfather is in dire need of your medical expertise.”

Norah grinned mischievously. “I can pay a visit to him, but you’ve got to be mine for a day.”

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