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.

assistants‘ office. “Hens, let me pinch you and see if it hurts!” Kayson reached for

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

his throbbing hand in a heartbeat. “Ouch,

rolled his

used to

would act up at least a few times

while mostly reserved, still wore their emotions on their faces from time to time. As

looked at Hendrix intently.

any idea w

was tasked with?”

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couldn’t be bothered to answer, knowing Kayson would continue talking regardless

“Boss told me to buy him an apartment. He

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over the keyboard froze. “Are you still half–asleep? You must’ve heard wrong, and so absurd at that, Watch

and insisted, “It’s truel Johnny is in there.

Kayson’s eyes widened at

a beauty? What’s going on here? Could she be the “wife” that

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

wondered.

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

easy feat. Clayton never entertained

surely recognize me, too. The gown I wore was tailor–made

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

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

deep

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

he questioned Weston, “Didn’t you say Ms. Isabella Sorenson was

quizzically to Nathan.

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

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