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.

shut the door when he saw Hendrix Henderson working in the personal assistants‘ office. “Hens, let me pinch you and

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

heartbeat. “Ouch, that hurts! So this

rolled his eyes,

used to how Kayson

up at least a few

as cold and aloof. Weston and Hendrix, while mostly reserved, still wore their

at Hendrix intently.

any idea w

was tasked with?”

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Chapter 8

Kayson would continue talking regardless of

me to buy him an apartment. He said it’s for

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

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

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

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

duo’s transfixed gazes. “What’s

wondered.

the Sorenson Multimedia and the Winslow family’s Avid Ventures Real Estate that she was familiar with seem

never entertained visitors without appointments

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 forget my pretty face,’ she mused in

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

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

deep voice

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

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

quizzically to Nathan.

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

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