Chapter 16

Winona had a sweet voice and a warm smile. With her persuasive words, she was convinced no one could turn her down.

Yvonne gracefully stood up and said with an elegant smile, “Mr. Murray, please follow me.”

She couldn’t help but admire Winona, agreeing with her completely. She knew she had a lot to learn from Winona about being feminine. Winona’s words were so classy, but she effortlessly dissed Isabella and trashed her reputation.

Clayton responded casually, “No need, just call Isabella out.” He didn’t buy into Winona’s spiel at all. The thoughts of all three were written all over their faces. His words hit them like a bucket of cold water.

Winona’s expression changed abruptly. “Mr. Murray…”

Clayton stood up and said to Johnny behind him, “Johnny, Mr. Ingram’s house looks pretty decent. Let’s go upstairs and check it out.”

“Okay.” Johnny replied, eager to ascend the stairs.

But Clayton paused, turning back to Nathan. “Mr. Ingram, aren’t you supposed to be guiding us?”

Nathan, Winona, and Yvonne were stunned by his remark. Nathan forced a smile and said, “All right. I’ll show you around.”

Clayton, Johnny, and Nathan slowly ascended the stairs, leaving behind the anxious Yvonne and the stern–looking Winona.

Nathan opened each room one by one and introduced the purpose of each.

Passing the room around the corner on the second floor, Nathan remarked casually, “This is a storage room. Let’s go to the third floor.”

Clayton remained silent.

After inspecting the third floor, Nathan led them back to the first floor living room,

As they descended to the second floor, Clayton suddenly stopped and turned to Nathan. “Mr. Ingram, would you mind if I take a look at that storage room?”

Clayton smiled faintly, but his smile was as co

cold as a blade. Nathan broke into a sweat. “Mr… Mr. Murray, let’s just sit in the living room.”

Clayton’s gaze fell on the door at the end of the corridor, and he walked over without hesitation.

by Nathan, following closely behind Clayton. Johnny thought, ‘Boss is acting weird today, and it sparked my

the door.

was a small room, about 110 square feet in size, with basic furnishings–a simple wardrobe, an old desk and chair, a bookshelf filled with books, and a

in the scene and then turned his attention to the person on the bed. His heart skipped a beat, and he exuded a

out and gently touched her forehead, confirming she wasn’t

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Chapter 16

up!” Clayton nudged her

his forehead, he called out loudly, “Isabellal Isabellat” But he quickly fell silent under Clayton’s

suddenly saw a face in front

are you doing here?” She looked at Clayton in

invited me,” Clayton replied calmly. He crossed his arms and

as she glanced at Nathan’s unpleasant expression. She wondered, ‘What’s going

lived there, but no one, not even Zachary, had ever visited. No one had set foot in this room, including Nathan.

seat in

and thinking about the final payment, Isabella wasted no time. She

the living room.”

at Johnny, who nodded

her best to appear composed. Yvonne, on the other hand, was visibly anxious. She thought, ‘Clayton just looked at me so affectionately. What should I do next to catch his

people came downstairs, including Isabella, whose hair was tousled and whose clothes were wrinkled.

looked at them with a

Yvonne called

and sincerity. Isabella immediately understood their intentions. “Clayton, this is Yvonne, my sister,” she said, turning to

noticed Nathan and Winona visibly relaxing.

at isabella. Despite her hair being tousled and her clothes

find her gorgeous.

she continued, thinking about the 1.2 million dollars, “Yvonne

Isabella, who was struggling to find the right words. “Okay,” he said

wondering, What does

at Winona, who smiled and suggested, “Mr. Murray, Isabella, let’s sit

Isabella’s canvas bag, which

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