Goodbye Cheater Hello CEO’s Wife by Payne Walter

Chapter 6

Isabella declared resolutely, “I will draft a formal agreement stating our rights and responsibilities. Our union will only be a sham marriage. Should you happen to develop feelings for someone else during this time, I ask that you wait until we’ve been married for at least a year before seeking a divorce. I assure you, my commitment to our arrangement stands firm, and you will receive every cent of your compensation as promised. With this agreement in place, we can ensure fairness for both parties.”

Noticing a pen and paper tucked under the armrest, Isabella grabbed them, jotting down her phone number before passing it to Clayton. “Here is my contact information. Take your time to ponder my proposal; however, I expect your response within three days. Do not delay.” With that, Isabella exited the car and left, leaving Clayton staring at the note in his hand blankly.

Her decisiveness left Clayton momentarily stunned.

He couldn’t help chuckling as he watched Isabella walk away in determined strides. “Isabella, I’m back. I’ll stand by your side no matter what you do,” Clayton murmured, thinking, “I’ll let her do whatever she wants. Whatever happens, I’ll clean up after her. Even if she didn’t know who he was, Nathan did. Nathan’d never dare to lay a hand on her,

Dinner was served in a peaceful ambiance.

“Ms. Sorenson, you’ve returned.” One of the maids, Elsie Anderson, was surprised to see Isabella.

Isabella paid no heed to the mix of surprise and disdain the other three were displaying. “Dad, Winona.” Dipping her head, she greeted them before settling at the table, accepting the soup bowl offered by Elsie.

She hadn’t eaten anything since morning and was starving. Clayton had suggested taking her to dinner earlier, but she had declined. She would have to face this sooner or later, so why delay it?

“Isabella, why are you only back now? Mom and Dad were too worried to eat,” Yvonne said, sharing a meaningful glance with Winona.

Nathan’s expression darkened.

Isabella finished her soup and put down the spoon. Disregarding the cold leftovers on the table, she explained, “I went to visit Grandpa and Mom. I needed to inform them that Zachary and I have called off our engagement.”

Nathan sneered, “And they didn’t reprimand you?”

Isabella lowered her head in silence.

“Isabella, you’ve pissed your dad off today. How could you

of everyone?” Winona said

Dad wouldn’t hold it against her.

expression darkened further as his gaze bore into

Winona and Yvonne always sowed discord between her and Nathan. Then, endless insults

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father was an Ingram.

Instead, he snorted derisively

and

as her parents left, Yvonne abandoned her facade of dignity. Casting a scornful glance at Isabella, who remained meek and reserved. as always, she said sarcastically, “I’m amazed you still have the nerve to stay alive. If I were in your shoes, I’d have put an end to it all by now, Maybe flung myself into a river or hung myself. Anything’s better than living like this. Your fiancé despises you and cheats on you with your closest friend. Aren’t you devastated? How do

gaze with indifference. “I’ve found someone willing to

honestly believe you’re the eldest daughter of the

in public. Isabella was perhaps the only

and weak because

at Isabella. Isabella’s charming face never failed to anger her. ‘Why does she get all the luck? A wealthy grandfather and mother, and even that envy–inducing facel‘

sent her plate hurtling toward Isabella.

dodging the plate as it crashed to the

wrong?” Winona

glared at

quickly apologized to Winona, saying she had accidentally broken the plate. Yet, today, Isabella simply turned to face the incensed Yvonne

fearfully, “Mrs. Ingram, I’m sorry, I accidentally

and Yvonne looked at Elsie at

at Elsie before exiting the dining room.

tugged at Isabella’s arm, whispering, “Ms. Sorenson, just endure it. This too shall pass.”

since childhood by Elsie and also what her

floor, a windowless storeroom bereft of sunlight year–round. She even had to use the maid’s bathroom. Besides Elsie, no one would regard her