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.

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

you this early in the morning? You got

heartbeat. “Ouch, that hurts! So

rolled his eyes,

to

would act up at least a few times

Hendrix, while mostly reserved, still wore their emotions on their faces from time to time. As for Kayson, he was the lone constant jokester of the group.

Hendrix intently.

any idea w

I was tasked with?”

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Chapter 8

would continue talking regardless of whether there was

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

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half–asleep? You must’ve heard wrong, and so absurd

insisted, “It’s truel Johnny is in there. He heard it too. Ask him if you don’t believe

over. Kayson’s eyes widened

a beauty? What’s going on here? Could she be the “wife” that Boss

he caught sight of the duo’s transfixed gazes. “What’s up with those two? Why do they look

wondered.

the Sorenson Multimedia and

never entertained visitors without appointments despite

name had worked in their favor. ‘Looks like he still remembers yesterday’s incident. In that case, he will surely recognize me, too. The gown I wore was

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

private elevator up to Clayton’s 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

a deep

Yvonne

turning cold as he questioned Weston, “Didn’t you say Ms. Isabella

quizzically to

forward eagerly. “Hello, Mr. Murray! I’m Nathan Ingram.

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