Goodbye Cheater Hello CEO’s Wife by Payne Walter

Chapter 43

Victor beamed smugly upon seeing the black Bentley ahead.

Victor couldn’t forget Clayton had left him with the expensive bill for the meal with Isabella, so he held onto his resentment.

Despite Isabella’s slender frame, she ate almost as much as Victor and Clayton. Victor was determined to ensure Clayton would be the one treating him in the future.

Clayton had turned down Victor’s invitations for meals for three consecutive days. The former even refused to have lunch together.

Victor had visited Rayson International and was determined to locate Clayton, but the latter was nowhere to be found.

During the inquiry, Kayson revealed Clayton had not had lunch at the office lately.

Victor’s instincts prompted him to make an effort to locate Moonlight Apartment.

Although Victor was suspicious about Clayton’s whereabouts, seeing his car confirmed his presence.

Isabella prepared a lavish lunch that afternoon to compensate for being unable to cook for Clayton in the upcoming week.

Throughout the morning, she diligently stocked the fridge with ravioli and gnocchi for future convenience.

She had seized a special price at the supermarket that day and bought a lot of chicken wings. By noon, she had prepared them. One portion was sautéed, and the other was cooked with hot sauce. She wanted to find out which flavor Clayton preferred for future reference.

Additionally, she cooked Clayton’s favorite pork ribs and meatballs. She also added roasted broccoli, which she knew he would love.

The day before, Clayton arranged for a new computer to be installed in the study and gifted her a new laptop, recognizing her old one was outdated. She was delighted by those thoughtful gestures and reciprocated by preparing the meal.

As the doorbell rang, Isabella went t

to answer it.

Clayton had been displaying dramatic behavior lately, choosing to ring the bell instead of opening the door himself. If she didn’t respond promptly, he would persistently ring the bell until she did.

Although she found his childish antics amusing, she accepted them, unable to stop him.

When Clayton entered the house, he embraced her passionately, followed by a long, breathtaking kiss. He then chucked in her ear and playfully said, “Call me “Honey“”

Isabella leaned into his arms and let out a soft

“I’ll keep kissing, you until you say it,” he teased, attempting to kiss her again.

Isabella leaned against his chest, turning her head away. “Honey, let’s eat,” she said, her cheeks flushed, giving her a cute appearance.

Satisfied, Clayton stopped teasing her, recognizing her shyness in that aspect.

He held her and led her to the dining table. His eyes lit up as he saw the food spread before them.

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“You’re so capable, Mrs. Murray,” he praised, kissing her cheek,

Isabella pushed his head away, her cheeks blushing once again. “Go wash your hands!” she ordered.

Clayton followed suit.

Isabella was surprised when the doorbell rang again. She quickly glanced toward the bathroom before opening the door

Victor stood there with a smug expression.

Before Isabella could respond, he entered and was immediately amazed by the feast on the table.

Clayton came out of the bathroom, he saw Victor looking at the food.

Simultaneously, they rushed to the table from different directions.

The two affluent and sophisticated men, accustomed to various delicacies, briefly acted like children in their enthusiasm for homemade

food.

While Clayton had one chicken wing in his mouth, he held another in his hand and speared a third with his fork. Victor imitated his actions, leaving Isabella standing across the table, totally dumbfounded.

Victor ate elegantly, while Clayton ate at the same pace, unconcerned about his image.

Neither of them spoke, absorbed in their pursuit of food.

took a deep breath to calm herself.

she suggested carefully, thinking, “Glad I didn’t cook the fish. They

with a “yes” and the other with

as she retrieved the chicken wings from the refrigerator, relieved she hadn’t frozen them. After cleaning and seasoning them, she quickly placed a dozen wings in the oven using a method she learned from Elsie. The technique was known for its speed and delicious results. Elsie had often made them for her when the house

half of

stunned and asked, “Are you two

his eyes

said, “Can’t you ever

it with you? It’s generous enough that I

and shot

the ingredients for Mrs. Murray. It will taste

Victor

the same by getting a wille of this standard. I’ll concede then,” Clayton proudly

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on the plate, Victor, ignoring Clayton, extended his fork toward it, mirroring Clayton’s action. The two

used cutlery as weapons, displaying unwavering determination in their fight for the chicken wings

after, the

the ongoing skirmish, “Whoever sits down first will be rewarded with roasted chicken wings,”

loud metal clink, they put down their cutlery, sat up straight, and focused eagerly

found the two men amusing. She suddenly felt like

out two plates and placed one in front

and roasted broccoli between the two plates under their watchful gaze.

chicken wings later. Those who don’t obey me

any,” the state

stated firmly.

before glaring at

home,”

want to move

even think about it,”

“Clayton flatly refused.

rent,” Victor bargained.

rejecting

smiling and said, “How about I call

can come over for dinner once in a while,” Clayton said,

wider and

looked

chicken wings on their plates. The

Since they couldn’t be shared equally, there was a risk of them fighting if the wings weren’t

in agreement. As they looked at the chicken wings piled up like hills on their

cut some fruit to make juice.

concluded that they might feel slightly bloated due to their eating style

they began conversing more amicably, allowing Isabella

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the dishes on

he did not

obviously won him over.

the others moved to your place?” Victor inquired, elegantly biting into the

Clayton nodded.

oversees the city’s economics. I’ve heard Murray Corporation is bidding for land in Nusridge. I hope he gets busy

International’s system and is constantly

was surprised and

Rayson International. I have identified the mole, but I haven’t taken any action. It’s better that way. If I eliminate the current mole, he’ll probably replace him, and the cycle

Clayton’s calm demeanor. He was relieved to

and glanced at isabella, who was engrossed in her phone as she

gazed at Isabella and suddenly recalled the investigation

be such a treasure,” Victor said,

Clayton slightly nodded.

of their plan. With so

this?” Victor asked. He still had some uncertainty. Isabella was an exception and was not part of responsibilities,