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 if it hurts!” Kayson reached for

lost. Pinch yourself.” Hendrix scowled. “What’s the matter with you this early in the morning? You got scolded again? You were in there for so long.”

throbbing hand in a heartbeat. “Ouch, that hurts! So this

his eyes,

used to how Kayson

up at least a few times

of Clayton’s personal assistants were men. Johnny had been with Clayton the longest and resembled 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 the lone constant jokester

intently. “Do you have any

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would continue talking

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

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wrong, and so

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

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

isn’t she a beauty? What’s going on

duo’s transfixed gazes. “What’s up

wondered.

International made the Sorenson Multimedia and the Winslow family’s Avid Ventures Real Estate that she was

she expected, meeting Clayton was no easy feat. Clayton never entertained visitors

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

to escort them upstairs. She thought giddily. ‘My goodness, Weston’s quite the looker. What a pity that he isn’t

inside, confident they were amazed by her beauty. I knew it. No one will overlook my looks

deep voice rang out

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

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

turned quizzically

forward eagerly. “Hello, Mr. Murray! I’m Nathan Ingram. Isabella’s my daughter.”

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