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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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he nuzzled against her face,

eyelashes trembling slightly. Despite his evident drowsiness, he succumbed to his desires. Unable to endure any longer, Isabella lightly bit

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

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

up

desires, especially since it was her first day at work, and she wanted to avoid arriving overly

smiled wickedly. “How would you

a pitiful apology. “I’m sorry, I was wrong. I

kissed her on the lips

seem to work with him. I need to outsmart

like to get up,” Isabella said

make

couldn’t help complaining about it silently.

yield. Isabella

word! If you break it, I’ll leave hickeys around

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

neck and pleaded, “Okay, I promise you anything. Just let me get up.”

glanced at the time and suggested, “It’s still early. How about we do some morning

our health.”

I, I’m angry

Clayton observed the shy and irritated girl beneath him. He gently kissed her lips and stopped teasing her, mindful that provoking

of bed, feeling the need for a cold shower.

of his intentions, promptly got up, dressed herself, tidied the bed, and headed to

neatly worn

Isabella wisely chose to escape

with him in her

Clayton joined her at the dining table, Isabella

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smiled and suggested, “I’ll drive you to work. There’s no need for you to

refused

was hurt by

“I’m just an intern. How can I show up to work in a

maybe switch to an ordinary car?” Clayton immediately suggested

“Alright, then park farther away,” she conceded.

with his victory.

childish man!” Isabella

from Rayson International. Clayton parked his car at the

the car with a blushing face. Clayton had insisted on a goodbye kiss, and he always preferred a passionate one.

in a panic, Clayton couldn’t help but feel

her guard unconsciously, a change she remained unaware of.

be patient and wait as long as it took for her to heal the wounds

and relayed, “Boss, Connor sent

Coles?” Clayton raised

Johnny nodded.

the news, responded, “Instruct Connor to send congratulations to him and express our welcome. The Fiery Flame will coexist peacefully with Rose Syndicate from now on. Additionally,

Johnny then

with Gabriel?”

love,” Johnny replied briefly.

“How

has been frequently visiting Mr. Murray lately and occasionally crosses paths with Gabriel, although

eye out for Coles, and if Coles comes back, hand over all the information

and

work

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