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.

me pinch you and see if it hurts!” Kayson reached

yourself.” Hendrix scowled. “What’s the matter with you this early in

“Ouch, that hurts! So this isn’t a dream!”

rolled his

used to

least a few times a day.

and resembled Clayton most, as cold and aloof. Weston and Hendrix, while mostly reserved, still wore their emotions on their

at Hendrix intently. “Do you have any

any idea w

was tasked

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Chapter 8

knowing Kayson would continue talking regardless of whether there was

Adam’s apple bobbed. “Boss told me to buy him an apartment. He said it’s for him and his wife.

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must’ve heard wrong, and so absurd at that, Watch yourself, or Johnny will come give you an

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

Weston leading Nathan and Yvonne over. Kayson’s eyes widened at

beauty? What’s going on here?

perplexed when he caught sight of the duo’s transfixed gazes. “What’s

wondered.

The low–key yet lavish interior of Rayson International made the Sorenson Multimedia and the Winslow family’s Avid Ventures Real Estate that she was familiar with seem like night and day.

easy feat. Clayton never entertained

incident. In that case, he will surely 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 event. There’s no way he’ll forget my pretty face,’ she mused

when she saw Clayton’s assistant coming to escort them upstairs. She thought giddily. ‘My goodness, Weston’s quite the looker. What

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

deep voice rang

opened the door and politely gestured for Nathan and Yvonne to enter. “Mr. and Ms.

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

quizzically

eagerly. “Hello, Mr. Murray! I’m

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