Flash Marriage: She becomes Mrs. CEO after the Failed Dowry Talk

Chapter 407: Stage Play

At this point, Nora Northwood believes there’s nothing a capitalist can’t achieve.

The theater play starts at seven o’clock; the leading actors are legends within their circle. They plan to watch it and then have dinner.

Along the way, she is unusually excited.

The theater lights are all ablaze, even more brilliant than the stars at night.

At seven o’clock sharp, the play begins on time.

In the dim light, Jasper Sinclair’s silhouette becomes more defined. Just as Nora is engrossed, he stands up, "I’m going outside to answer a call."

The theater spanning hundreds of square meters is unusually quiet, with only the performers on stage.

Nora hasn’t taken her eyes off the performers for a moment, just nodding, "Go ahead."

Until the intermission, a deafening applause erupts from the audience.

Nora’s thoughts return to reality, she notices Jasper hasn’t returned yet and glances towards the exit.

"Is it an emergency?"

She takes out her phone from her pocket and sends a WeChat message.

Shortly after, Jasper returns to his seat, saying, "There’s been an unexpected incident, I need to go to the hospital."

Upon hearing the word hospital, Nora’s face turns serious as well, "Is someone injured?"

Jasper glances down at his vibrating phone and mentions Peach Bell.

In an instant, Nora’s mind explodes.

"She lives at the old house, with her aunt and the butler. Do you have to go?"

The second half of the performance is about to begin, performers dressed in costumes start appearing on stage.

Jasper apologetically says, "It’s sudden, she’s at the hospital, I have to go."

His resolute tone leaves Nora in silence, unsure of what to say.

"I’ll be back as soon as possible. When the play ends, the driver will take you home first."

The constantly vibrating phone urges him.

After a moment, Nora takes a deep breath, her mood has returned to calm.

Before leaving, Jasper pats her head again, offering a few comforting words.

Watching his hurried back as he leaves, she sighs softly.

Two months ago, Jasper had promised her with certainty that Peach Bell’s presence would not affect their life and relationship.

Now it seems that these words can’t be fully believed.

The sound from the stage brings Nora’s thoughts back, and she immerses herself in the art and performance once again.

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When the play ends, the sky outside is completely dark.

Under the towering buildings, bustling traffic creates a lively cityscape.

Nora stands alone on the street corner, waiting for the driver to pick her up.

The streetlights on both sides have long been lit, neatly arranged like an endless orange dragon stretching into the distance.

"Screech—"

An SUV brakes beside her feet, stopping steadily. The silver-gray body glimmers coldly under the moonlight, enhancing its texture.

Nora shakes her head, trying to push all the scattered thoughts away.

After she stops shaking her head, she opens the car door, "Let’s go."

The driver follows the instruction, steps on the accelerator, leaving only a trail of dust.

At night, Nora waits in the living room until ten o’clock, but no one returns.

Of course, this doesn’t disrupt her routine; when the time comes, she heads to the bedroom and falls asleep.

Marriage isn’t everything to her; she needs to gather strength to tackle the next day’s work.

As the saying goes: Unlucky in love, lucky in business.