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.

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

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

heartbeat. “Ouch, that

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up at least a few

four 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 of the group.

at Hendrix intently.

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would continue talking

apple bobbed. “Boss told me to buy him an apartment.

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“Are you still half–asleep? You must’ve heard wrong, and so absurd at that, Watch yourself, or Johnny will come give

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

over. Kayson’s eyes widened at the sight of Yvonne while he nudged

on here? Could she be the “wife” that Boss was referring to?”

sight of the duo’s transfixed gazes. “What’s up with

wondered.

had been pumped up the moment she stepped into the 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

easy feat. Clayton never entertained visitors

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

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 career.”

beyond thrilled on the inside, confident they were amazed

a deep voice rang out

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

turning cold as he questioned Weston, “Didn’t you say

quizzically to

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

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