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.

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

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

throbbing hand in a heartbeat. “Ouch, that hurts! So this isn’t a dream!”

his

to how

least a few times a day.

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

intently. “Do

any idea w

I was tasked with?”

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Chapter 8

continue talking regardless of whether there

buy him an apartment.

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over the keyboard froze. “Are you still half–asleep? You must’ve heard wrong, and so absurd at that, Watch yourself, or Johnny will come give you an

insisted, “It’s truel Johnny is in

Kayson’s eyes widened at the

What’s going on here? Could she be the

duo’s transfixed gazes. “What’s up with those two? Why do they

wondered.

the lobby. 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

Clayton was no easy feat. Clayton never entertained visitors without appointments despite Nathan making his

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 tailor–made and cost

escort them upstairs. She thought giddily. ‘My goodness, Weston’s quite the looker. What a pity

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 mesmerized by me,‘ she pondered, brimming with confidence

knocked on the door, a deep voice rang out from

and politely gestured for Nathan and Yvonne to enter. “Mr. and Ms. Ingram are here,

and voice turning cold as he

quizzically to Nathan.

all smiles as he stepped forward eagerly. “Hello, Mr. Murray! I’m Nathan Ingram. Isabella’s

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