Chapter 42

Nora's eyes were fixed on Michael. She had a thought in her mind—If the Carter family accepted Ruby, why couldn't she get the acceptance of that family too? She was willing to fight for her rights. "I'm infatuated with you, Michael. I want to form a deeper relationship with you," Nora said without hesitation, admiration evident in her eyes. Michael thought for a while, then said calmly, “Nora, I can only compensate you materially.” Michael knew what he should do in this case. He could only give Nora material compensation. It had nothing to do with emotions.In recent times Nora had felt that Michael had softened a little towards her, but this was not what Nora wanted. She wanted Michael's feelings, but all she was getting was cold compensation. "Michael, do you like Ruby?” Nora asked with resentment in her eyes. Michael narrowed his phoenix-like eyes and did not reply. Nora pretended to smile bitterly and said, “Ruby hates me so much. She also knows that we have been together, and… she…