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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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nuzzled against her face, locating her lips
before her, his eyes closed and long eyelashes trembling slightly. Despite his evident drowsiness, he succumbed to his desires. Unable to endure any
lips with discontent, staring at her. “Why would you bite me? Are you suggesting
he rolled over and pinned her under him. He moved to touch her chest with his
to get up and go
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
would you compensate
I was wrong. I won’t do it again. Let me get up.”
kissed her on the lips
go again. Well, reasoning doesn’t seem to work with
up,” Isabella said in a soft voice.
to make it
complaining about
when to yield. Isabella nodded
playfully bit her earlobe. “Keep your word! If you break it, I’ll leave hickeys
smooth neck,
pleaded, “Okay, I promise you anything. Just let me
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.”
“Clayton! You! I, I’m
gently kissed her lips and stopped teasing her, mindful that provoking her further wouldn’t be beneficial.
bed, feeling the need for
got up, dressed herself, tidied the
in neatly
morning, Isabella wisely
to stay in the same room with him in her pajamas early in
joined her at the dining table, Isabella
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drive you to work. There’s no need for you to get up so early or be in
Isabella refused
Clayton was hurt by it.
intern. How can I show up to
away? Or maybe switch to an ordinary car?”
Isabella had to compromise. “Alright, then park farther away,” she
pleased with his
man!” Isabella
the city center, not far from Rayson International. Clayton parked his car at the central plaza, and Isabella could reach
a blushing face. Clayton had insisted on a goodbye kiss, and he always preferred
a panic, Clayton couldn’t help but
her guard unconsciously, a change she remained unaware
was willing to be patient and wait as long as it took for her to heal the
Johnny entered and relayed, “Boss, Connor sent a message stating that Rose
it Coles?” Clayton
Johnny nodded.
The Fiery Flame will coexist peacefully with Rose Syndicate from now on. Additionally, have him convey to Coles
then left.
with Gabriel?” Clayton stopped
love,” Johnny
nodded. “How
Mr. Murray lately and occasionally crosses paths with Gabriel, although they haven’t had a direct meeting”
a way to avoid us. Tell Connor to keep an eye out for Coles, and if Coles comes back, hand
nodded and
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