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

in front of everyone?”

Dad wouldn’t hold it against her. Who knows what those shareholders might say if he did?” Yvonne interjected, stealing glances

expression darkened further as his gaze

always sowed discord between her and Nathan. Then, endless insults would ensue that would sometimes

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Chapter 6

Sorenson, and her father was an Ingram. That was one of her

he snorted derisively before

a glance and Yvonne and Isabella before

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

Yvonne’s gaze with indifference. “I’ve found someone willing

believe you’re the eldest daughter

with elegance and composure in public. Isabella was perhaps the only

indifferent and weak because Winona and Yvonne forced me to, but no one’s forcing Yvonne.

face never failed to anger her. ‘Why does she get all the

her plate hurtling toward Isabella.

from her seat, narrowly dodging the plate as it crashed to

wrong?” Winona asked loudly.

glared at Isabella.

broken the plate. Yet, today, Isabella simply turned to face the

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

Yvonne looked at Elsie

at Elsie before exiting the

whispering, “Ms. Sorenson, just endure it. This too shall

a mantra instilled in Isabella since childhood by Elsie and also what her late mother said to

and cleansing herself of the shame it carried. She then returned to her room on the second floor, a windowless storeroom bereft of sunlight year–round. She even had to use the maid’s bathroom. Besides Elsie, no one