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.

you and see if it hurts!” Kayson reached

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

in a heartbeat. “Ouch, that hurts! So this isn’t a

his

used to how

would act up at least a

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

intently. “Do you

any idea w

I was tasked

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Chapter 8

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

Adam’s apple bobbed. “Boss told me to buy him an apartment. He said it’s for him

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heard wrong, and

the folder from Hendrix and insisted, “It’s truel Johnny is in there. He heard

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

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

of the duo’s transfixed gazes. “What’s up with those two?

wondered.

yet lavish interior of Rayson International made the Sorenson Multimedia and

was no easy feat. Clayton never entertained visitors without

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

raced involuntarily 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

Yvonne was beyond thrilled on the inside, confident they were amazed by her

Weston knocked on the door, a deep voice rang out from inside. “Come

the door and politely gestured for Nathan and Yvonne

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

quizzically to Nathan.

all smiles as he stepped forward eagerly. “Hello, Mr.

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