Flash Marriage: She becomes Mrs. CEO after the Failed Dowry Talk-Chapter 1006: Running Into an Acquaintance at the Nail Salon

Hearing Jasper Sinclair’s agreement, Nora Northwood quietly let out a breath of relief, "After lunch, I’ll pick out some gifts for Grandpa and Grandma."

As she spoke, she wedged her phone between her shoulder and ear, tilting her head to the left as she used both hands to fiddle with her nails.

"I haven’t done my nails in a while, so I might as well get a manicure. After that, I’ll come directly to your office."

"I’ve made a gift list; Louis Hayes will prepare according to the list. I’ll send you a copy later, so you can check if anything’s missing."

"Okay, see you later."

After the call ended, Nora went into the walk-in closet to pick out an outfit for herself.

To match the festive atmosphere, she picked a dark red dress with embroidered hems and a white rabbit fur shawl on the shoulders.

Looking in the mirror again, she felt her neck was somewhat empty.

Nora searched around in her jewelry cabinet, and finally, her eyes landed on a Dragon Stone pendant.

With the decoration around her neck, it added a certain charm, making her feel satisfied enough to leave the closet.

Nora hadn’t left Crimson Hill Villa for several days, and stepping outside felt like coming back to a different world.

Francis was already waiting in the car. Once she got in, they followed the GPS route and departed from the parking lot.

Another business car followed behind theirs, with four bodyguards inside.

For safety reasons, every time Nora went out, she was accompanied by at least four people.

While on the road, she reviewed the gift list Jasper had sent her, which was so meticulously prepared it was almost flawless.

As there wasn’t anything extra Nora needed to prepare, she went straight to the nail salon.

Quite coincidentally, she ran into a familiar face there.

Peach Bell... working here as a nail technician.

At the moment their eyes met, Nora thought she might have mistaken her.

Logically, Peach Bell should be at the elite academy, listening to lectures from professors.

Clearly, this situation was unexpected for her as well.

"Are you... pregnant?"

Peach Bell looked at Nora’s slightly protruding belly and asked incredulously.

Nora instinctively covered her stomach. She had deliberately chosen not to wear loose clothing today, hoping this would give Baby Sinclair a moment of joy.

Unexpectedly, she ran into Peach Bell.

Thankfully, she had passed the risky first trimester, and since it had been spotted, there was nothing to hide.

Nora admitted as it seemed, "Yes."

Just then, a woman in a navy blue blazer appeared at the top of the stairs.

She called out Peach Bell’s name, "There’s a guest downstairs."

The voice was loud enough for everyone on the second floor to hear, and it didn’t sound particularly friendly.

Peach Bell quickly left Nora’s sight, her posture increasingly bowed, unlike before.

Nora watched the hesitant figure of the young woman depart, not dwelling too much on the changes within.

Everyone has their fate.

"Nora, come over here."

A lighter voice caught Nora’s attention; a girl not much different in age from her, currently working as a nail technician.

She walked over and followed the technician into a VIP private room.

"Nora, it feels like it’s been a while since I last saw you."

The nail technician and Nora had met numerous times; they were quite familiar with each other.

Nora chatted idly with her, "It’s been cold lately, I haven’t wanted to go out."