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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closed, he nuzzled against her face, locating her lips and planting a kiss on them.

slightly. Despite his evident drowsiness, he succumbed to his desires. Unable to

from her lips with discontent, staring at her. “Why would you bite me? Are you suggesting that you

pinned her under him. He moved to touch her chest with his hand.

please stop. I need to get up

work, and she wanted to avoid arriving overly tired. Her priority was havigating the situation with this irrational guy

wickedly. “How would you compensate for the bite

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

her on the lips and requested, “Say

reasoning doesn’t seem to work with him.

really like to get up,” Isabella said in a soft voice.

content, remarked, “You’ll have to make it up

help complaining

a wise person knows when to yield. Isabella nodded

“Keep your word! If you

he looked at her tanned and smooth neck, the desire to

and pleaded, “Okay, I promise you anything. Just let me

still early. How about we do

our health.”

blushed. “Clayton! You! I, I’m angry now!”

gently kissed her lips and stopped teasing her, mindful that provoking

got out of bed, feeling the

tidied the

in neatly worn

the morning, Isabella wisely

room with him in her pajamas early in th clothes. She was already

her at the dining table, Isabella had breakfast ready and

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refused

was hurt

couldn’t bear seeing him hurt and explained, “I’m just an intern. How can I show up

switch to an ordinary car?” Clayton immediately suggested an alternative.

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

pleased with his

childish man!” Isabella complained silently.

not far from Rayson International. Clayton parked his car at the central plaza,

a blushing face. Clayton had insisted on a

help but feel content as he drove

guard unconsciously, a change she

was willing to be patient and wait as long as it took for her

Connor sent a message stating that Rose Syndicate has changed

Coles?” Clayton

Johnny nodded.

to send congratulations to him and express our welcome. The Fiery Flame will coexist peacefully with Rose Syndicate from now on. Additionally, have him convey

then left.

on with Gabriel?” Clayton

Johnny replied briefly.

nodded. “How about Yannick?”

gathered, stating, “Mr. Vaughn has been frequently visiting Mr. Murray lately and occasionally crosses

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 information we have on Yannick.”

nodded and

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