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.

just shut 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

his throbbing hand in a heartbeat. “Ouch, that

his

used to

at least

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

intently. “Do you have any

any idea w

was

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Chapter 8

would continue talking regardless of whether there was

buy him an apartment. He said it’s for him and his wife.

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

is in there. He heard it too. Ask him if you don’t

Nathan and Yvonne over. Kayson’s eyes widened at the sight of Yvonne while he

beauty? What’s going on

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

wondered.

the moment she stepped into the lobby. The low–key yet lavish interior of Rayson International made the Sorenson Multimedia and the Winslow family’s

easy feat. Clayton never entertained visitors without appointments despite Nathan making

like he still remembers yesterday’s 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

to escort them upstairs. She thought giddily. ‘My goodness, Weston’s quite the

they were amazed by her beauty. I knew it.

Weston knocked on the door, a deep voice rang out

and politely gestured for Nathan and Yvonne to enter. “Mr.

cold as he questioned Weston, “Didn’t you

turned quizzically to

he stepped forward eagerly. “Hello, Mr. Murray! I’m

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