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.

saw Hendrix Henderson working in the personal assistants‘ office. “Hens, let me pinch you and see

lost. Pinch yourself.” Hendrix scowled. “What’s the matter with you this early in the morning? You got scolded

“Ouch, that hurts! So this isn’t a

his eyes,

to how

act up at least

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 Kayson, he was

at Hendrix intently. “Do

any idea w

was tasked with?”

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

buy him an

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“Are you still half–asleep? You must’ve heard wrong,

truel Johnny is in there. He heard it too.

Kayson’s

isn’t she a beauty? What’s going on here? Could she

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

wondered.

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

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 ten times more than Isabella’s, practically making me the star of the event. There’s no way he’ll

when 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

had taken the 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 one will overlook my

Weston knocked on the door, a deep voice rang

for Nathan and Yvonne to enter. “Mr. and

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

turned quizzically to Nathan.

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

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