Chapter 44

“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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nuzzled against her face, locating her lips and

Despite his evident drowsiness, he succumbed to his desires. Unable to endure any

withdrawing from her lips with discontent, staring

her under him. He

please stop. I need to get up and

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.

would you compensate for the

I was wrong. I won’t do it again. Let me get

kissed her on the lips and requested,

work with him. I need to outsmart

to get up,” Isabella said in

to make it up to me

complaining

person knows when to yield. Isabella nodded repeatedly and assured,

earlobe. “Keep your word! If you break it, I’ll leave hickeys

neck, the desire to leave

neck and pleaded, “Okay, I promise

time and suggested, “It’s still early. How about we do

our health.”

blushed. “Clayton! You! I,

him. He gently kissed her lips and stopped

feeling the need for a cold

tidied the bed, and headed to the kitchen to prepare

in neatly worn

Isabella wisely

with him in her pajamas

table, Isabella had breakfast

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There’s no need for you to get up so

Isabella refused flatly.

was hurt by

him hurt and explained, “I’m just an intern. How

should I park farther away? Or maybe switch to an ordinary car?” Clayton immediately suggested

had to compromise. “Alright, then park farther away,” she

smiled, pleased with his victory.

man!” Isabella complained

in the city center, not far from Rayson International. Clayton parked his car at the central plaza, and

on a

Isabella running away in a panic, Clayton couldn’t help but feel content as he drove to his own

was gradually lowering her guard unconsciously,

and wait as long as it took for her to

office, Johnny entered and relayed, “Boss, Connor sent a message stating that Rose

Clayton raised his

Johnny nodded.

our welcome. The Fiery Flame will coexist peacefully with Rose Syndicate from now

then left.

on with Gabriel?” Clayton stopped Johnny.

Johnny replied

“How about Yannick?”

“Mr. Vaughn has been frequently visiting Mr. Murray lately and occasionally crosses paths

avoid us. Tell Connor to keep an eye out

nodded and went to

work

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