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“I heard you’re from the University of Moulmore’s computer science department?” Victor asked Isabella,
Isabella nodded as she started clearing the table.
“Are you planning to do an internship soon?” Victor pressed on.
Isabella nodded again before putting the plates into the dishwasher.
“Have you considered joining Rayson International?” Victor asked again, observing how swiftly Isabella cleared the table.
y lunch.”
Isabella shook her head and replied, “I’ll be working in Vaughn Corporation. Work starts next week, so there won’t be any!
al
She poured both of them a glass of fruit juice and added, “Drink a little. It’s good for digestion.”
“Vaughn Corporation?” Victor was a little surprised and looked at Clayton.
Clayton nodded. He found out about it when Johnny took the form for her.
isabella paid no attention to Victor’s surprise. Vaughn Corporation was the company she had chosen a long time ago, and she had successfully passed their assessment.
She had decided against joining Rayson International. Her current relationship with Clayton was in good standing.
Clayton had entered her life by chance, and she recognized that he treated her well.
Although she had expressed the intention to fall in love with Clayton, she found herself unsure of how to go a the same treatment to another man as she had with Zachary.
Zachary had been her source of hope and a symbol of freedom when she married him.
about it. She struggled to extend
Unfortunately, that hope had shattered, and she realized she was now too old to place her hopes on In the past t
on others entirely.
t two weeks, isabella had gained valuable insight and was determined to guard her heart and avoid further hurt.
She appreciated Clayton’s affection and reciprocated by creating a warm home. She willingly assumed the role of a caring wife by cooking for him and satisfying his desires daily. Yet, Isabella couldn’t ignore that his desires were becoming increasingly intense. When thinking about this, she blushed, thinking that they were really becoming a lovey–dovey couple.
However, she resolved not to depend on anyone again. Maintaining her independence, she aimed to pursue her desires, armed with long- term aspirations and significant goals for the future.
Finally, it was time to work.
Early in the morning, Isabella awoke five minutes before the alarm chimed. The previous night, after fervently pleading and promising Clayton various conditions, he granted her reprieve following the fulfillment of his needs.
As she stretched her sore limbs, preparing to rise, she found herself pinned by a warm body.
“Let’s catch a few more minutes of sleep.” The lazy male voice in the morning exuded a particularly sexy charm.
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eyes still closed, he nuzzled against her face, locating her lips
handsome face before her, his eyes closed and long eyelashes trembling slightly. Despite his evident drowsiness, he succumbed to his desires. Unable to
staring at her. “Why would you
He
get up and go to work,”
hesitated to challenge his desires, especially since it was her first day at work, and she wanted to avoid arriving overly tired. Her priority was havigating the situation with this irrational guy who was consumed by his desires.
wickedly. “How would you compensate for the
I was wrong. I won’t do it again. Let
her on the lips
to work with him.
I’d really like to get up,” Isabella said in
have to make
couldn’t help complaining about it
wise person knows when to yield. Isabella nodded repeatedly and
“Keep your word! If you break it,
looked at her tanned and smooth neck, the desire
Isabella instinctively pulled back her neck and pleaded, “Okay, I
glanced at the time and suggested, “It’s still early. How about we do some morning gexercises in bed? It’s good for
our health.”
I, I’m
beneath him. He gently kissed her lips and stopped
bed, feeling the
promptly got up, dressed herself, tidied the bed, and headed to the
in neatly worn
the morning, Isabella wisely chose to escape
stay in the same room with him in her pajamas early
the dining table,
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suggested, “I’ll drive you to work. There’s no need for you to get up so early or be in such a rush.”
refused flatly.
Clayton was hurt by it.
seeing him hurt and explained, “I’m just an intern. How can I show up to work in a luxury
Or maybe switch to an ordinary car?” Clayton immediately suggested an
Isabella had to compromise. “Alright, then park farther away,” she
with his victory.
man!” Isabella complained
far from Rayson International. Clayton parked his car at
blushing face. Clayton had insisted on a goodbye kiss, and he always preferred
in a panic, Clayton couldn’t help but feel
that Isabella was gradually lowering her guard unconsciously, a change she remained unaware of.
as it took for her to heal the wounds in her heart.
arriving at the office, Johnny entered and relayed, “Boss, Connor sent a message stating that Rose
Coles?” Clayton raised
Johnny nodded.
Connor to send congratulations to him and express our welcome. The Fiery Flame will coexist peacefully with Rose Syndicate from
then
with Gabriel?”
Johnny
“How
stating, “Mr. Vaughn has been frequently visiting Mr. Murray lately and occasionally crosses paths with Gabriel, although they haven’t had a direct meeting”
They must have found a way to avoid us. Tell Connor to keep an eye out for Coles, and if Coles comes back, hand over all the
and went
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