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

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

his throbbing hand in a heartbeat. “Ouch, that hurts! So this isn’t a dream!”

rolled his

used to how Kayson

would act up at least a few times a

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

looked at Hendrix intently. “Do you have any

any idea w

I was tasked with?”

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Chapter 8

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

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

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were flying over the keyboard froze. “Are you still half–asleep? You must’ve heard wrong, and so absurd at that, Watch yourself, or Johnny will come give you an earful!”

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

Kayson’s

on

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

wondered.

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

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 star of the event. There’s no way he’ll forget my

upstairs. She thought giddily. ‘My

the private elevator up to Clayton’s office, where another two astonished yet 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

Weston knocked on the door, a deep voice rang out

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

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

turned quizzically

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

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