Chapter 8

Clayton continued working on the document while Johnny and Kayson stiffened. Johnny, usually collected, also stared at Clayton in

disbelief.

Kayson’s mouth hung open. “Y–You and who, Boss?”

Clayton glanced up at them, answering flatly, “My wife. Do you have a hearing problem?”

Kayson gaped in shock at Clayton, who kept working, then turned to the equally dumbfounded Johnny.

Another assistant, Weston Quinn, entered the office. “Mr. Murray, Mr. Nathan Ingram and his daughter are here to see you.”

Clayton didn’t look up. “Did they make an appointment?”

Weston shook his head. “No, but he mentioned Isabella Sorenson. Said you’d know right away!

Clayton’s head snapped up at once. “All right, bring them up.”

Weston was stunned, for he seemed to have caught a glimpse of a smile on Clayton’s face.

However, he blinked and thought his eyes must’ve been playing tricks. Noticing how Kayson was rooted in his spot, Weston presumed

Kayson had been lectured again and hurriedly turned to leave.

Clayton glimpsed at Kayson. “Why are you still here?”

Kayson jolted out of his daze, murmuring, “T–This feels too surreal…”

Clayton glanced at Johnny, who quickly composed himself, clenched his fists, and cleared his throat before saying, “This information is somewhat… unexpected. It’s only normal that Kay needs a moment to process it, Mr. Murray.”

Johnny then glared at Kayson. “What are you still waiting for? Go get it done.”

Promptly, Kayson exited the room, still looking thunderstruck.

the door when he saw Hendrix Henderson working in the personal assistants‘ office. “Hens, let me pinch you and see if it hurts!” Kayson reached for Hendrix’s handsome face, but Hendrix swatted Kayson’s hand

Hendrix scowled. “What’s the matter with you this early in the morning? You got scolded again? You were

“Ouch, that

rolled his

to how Kayson

would act up at least a few times a

men. Johnny had been with Clayton the longest and resembled Clayton most, as cold and aloof. Weston and Hendrix, while mostly reserved, still wore their emotions on their faces from time to time. As for

at Hendrix intently. “Do you have any

any idea w

I was tasked with?”

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be bothered to answer, knowing Kayson would continue talking regardless of whether there was any response.

Adam’s apple bobbed. “Boss told me to buy him an apartment. He said

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must’ve heard wrong, and so absurd at that, Watch yourself, or

the folder from Hendrix and insisted, “It’s truel Johnny is in there. He heard it too. Ask him if you don’t believe me.”

they spotted Weston leading Nathan and Yvonne over. Kayson’s eyes widened at the sight of

over, thinking, “My, isn’t she a beauty? What’s going on here? Could she

the duo’s transfixed gazes. “What’s up with

wondered.

low–key yet lavish interior of Rayson International made the Sorenson Multimedia

Clayton never entertained visitors without appointments despite Nathan making his

recognize me, too. The gown I wore was tailor–made and cost ten times more than Isabella’s, practically making me the star of the

she saw Clayton’s assistant coming to escort them upstairs. She thought giddily. ‘My goodness, Weston’s quite the looker. What a pity that he isn’t pursuing a celebrity

office, where another two astonished yet dashing men stood by the entrance. Yvonne was beyond thrilled on the inside, confident they were amazed by her beauty. I knew it. No one will overlook my looks with Isabella absent. See, even Mr. Murray’s assistants are

the door, a deep voice rang out from inside. “Come in.”

Nathan and Yvonne to enter. “Mr. and Ms. Ingram

up, his gaze and voice turning cold as he questioned Weston, “Didn’t you say Ms. Isabella

quizzically

“Hello,

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