A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 550 550:

"Nora Hughes?"

Upon hearing this name,

Dirk Carter tensed up slightly.

The hand touching her waist quickly let go.

"Did Yara mention me to you?"

The woman named Nora Hughes adjusted her clothes, pulling down her skirt a bit, and asked the flustered Dirk Carter.

"Yes!"

Dirk Carter nodded.

A smile appeared on Nora's face, and she said, "How did she describe me?"

"She...she said you're the most... the most open-minded person in the entire Hughes Family, and also...the person who's always been the best to her. You've always been her idol."

"That's what that girl said? Why don't I believe it?"

Nora asked suspiciously.

Dirk Carter chuckled and said, "That's roughly the idea. I just polished it a bit."

The woman in front of him was indeed Nora Hughes.

Miles Hughes had two sons and two daughters. There's no need to elaborate on his eldest son, Aurelius Hughes, and second son, Grant Hughes.

The third daughter is named Yara Hughes, who works in the photovoltaic industry and is a well-known mogul in the field.

The youngest daughter is Nora Hughes, who is 30 years old and is involved in the jewelry and gold business. Promise Jewelry, which has gained popularity in recent years, is under her name.

Just now, Dirk Carter's compliments,

weren't baseless.

Yara did say that within the Hughes Family, Nora is the most humane relative; she doesn't have the sophistication of heirs nor the arrogance of the wealthy.

Since she isn't much older than Yara,

Nora is both an aunt and a sister to Yara.

At 18, Nora got into a prestigious foreign university to study jewelry design, and she graduated and returned to the country at 22.

She then founded Promise Jewelry.

In a family where genuine emotions are rare, Nora indeed is the most caring person to Yara.

"You smooth talker, get out."

With that,

Nora opened the door.

At this moment, her demeanor completely changed.

Just now, she clearly had the air of a seducing temptress.

Now she exuded the composed calmness of a noble lady.

The two sat down again.

Nearby, people looked at them with teasing or strange expressions.

Nora frowned and asked, "What are they looking at?"

Dirk Carter lowered his voice and said, "Looking at you!"

"Why are they looking at me?"

Nora asked.

Dirk Carter's eyes scanned Nora from top to bottom and then asked, "Ms. Hughes, I suppose you don't usually wear clothes like this, do you?"

This remark made Nora's face blush.

She replied, "Right, it's my first time dressing like this."

"Generally, women who dress like this are seen as quite bold. In their eyes, we've just met and then went to the restroom together, staying inside for quite a while. They probably think we were up to something. More importantly, they must be assuming you're the type of woman who is...well..."

"What type?"

Nora asked.

Dirk Carter smiled and said, "The type that's easygoing, the kind one can easily go to bed with."

This comment made Nora's face fill with anger.

She was about to stand and admonish those who were gesturing and commenting about her,

But Dirk Carter pulled her back.

"Ms. Hughes, if you scold them, it's like a thief crying 'stop thief'. Besides, once we're off the plane, who knows you? Right?"

It seemed reasonable enough.

Nora begrudgingly sat back down.

Seeing Dirk Carter suppressing his laughter,

she pointed at his face and said, "Don't laugh. I did this purely to test your character; otherwise, I wouldn't have been so forward..."

Dirk Carter leaned towards Nora's ear and whispered, "Ms. Hughes, just now you almost pulled 'my guy' out."

"Scoundrel! I told you, I was just testing your restraint!"

"Me, a scoundrel? Auntie, remember what you did just now. When did I act indecent towards you? If anything, you were indecent toward me."

Nora's face became increasingly flushed.

She seemed like she wished she could vanish from the scene.

Knowing the joke had gone far enough, Dirk Carter wisely stopped it and said seriously, "Was it your brother who asked you to pick me up?"

"No, I wanted to come myself."

Nora exhaled a sigh of relief and said.

"Why?"

"Because of Yara. After coming back, she kept crying every day, begging Grandpa to find a way to get you out. Later, when you sent a message, my brother decided to send someone to pick you up. I volunteered. I wanted to see what kind of guy could make our Yara so besotted, so..."

"So you decided to test me directly?"

Dirk Carter teased.

Nora rolled her eyes at him and said, "So far, you're not really a decent person. Sly tongued people never are."

"Auntie, you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Bad boys are often the ones women love. Given time, I believe Auntie will change your impression of me for the better."

Dirk Carter grinned cheekily.

Soon,

the plane arrived at Argentum Airport.

Just as they walked off the jet bridge,

all of a sudden, a man dressed in a suit hurriedly got ahead of them.

The man looked gentlemen-like, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, appearing to be in his forties. He blocked Nora's path and said, "Miss, hello."

Nora glanced at him.

Asked, "Do I know you?"

"I was the passenger sitting right behind you. My name is Calvin Shaw, here's my business card."

With that,

he took out a very exquisite card and respectfully handed it over.

Nora took the card, glanced at it, and read, "Chief Lawyer of Everise Law Firm?"

"Yes, that's me. I was captivated the moment I saw you, miss. Would it be possible to invite you to lunch?"

"No interest."

Nora shoved the card back to the man.

She then turned to leave.

Unexpectedly, Calvin Shaw wasn't discouraged. Instead, he reached out again, blocking Nora's path. He pointed at Dirk Carter behind Nora and said, "Whatever that man is paying you, I'll triple it. Miss, if you're not opposed, we can go to a hotel for a proper talk?"

Nora was stunned for a moment.

She turned and looked at Dirk Carter.

Seeing the amused smile on Dirk Carter's face, and recalling what he said on the plane, she instantly understood.

Her face turned angry.

She pointed at Calvin Shaw and shouted, "Get out of my way, what do you take me for?"

"Miss, we can negotiate the price. I'm very sincere."

Calvin Shaw said with a smile.

Nora was thoroughly enraged.

She directly pushed Calvin Shaw's chest, yelling, "Screw your sincerity. Go negotiate prices with your mother."

With that said,

Calvin Shaw's smile vanished.

He muttered, "Whore, pretending to be so pure. Like setting up a chaste shrine after becoming a prostitute. Do you really think you're some top-tier product?"

He didn't speak loudly,

But it was loud enough for everyone around to hear.

Nora grabbed his clothes and shouted, "What did you say? Say it again if you dare."

"What's wrong with saying it again? Everyone on the plane knows about what you two did in the restroom. Why the pretension?"

Calvin Shaw said coldly.

With a slap,

Nora gave him a smack that sent his glasses flying.

Remember, this was an airport, especially Argentum Airport, bustling with people everywhere.

Two patrolling airport police had already noticed the commotion and were running over.

Calvin Shaw picked up his glasses from the floor, put them back on, grabbed one of the policemen who had just arrived, and shouted, "Officer, she hit me! She hit me! I'm feeling dizzy now. I demand to be taken to the hospital for an examination…you should arrest her…"

People had seen shameless characters before,

but not someone as shameless as this.

Being verbally disrespectful first and now blaming others for reacting physically.

"Miss, we saw you hit him. Please come with us to the airport substation."

One of the officers said.