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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her face, locating her

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

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

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

get up and go

it was her first day at work, and she wanted to avoid arriving overly tired. Her priority was havigating

wickedly. “How would you compensate for the bite

apology. “I’m sorry, I was wrong. I

lips and requested, “Say

doesn’t seem to work

like to get up,” Isabella said in a

make it up to

couldn’t help complaining

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

you break it, I’ll leave

looked at her tanned and smooth neck, the desire to

“Okay, I promise you anything. Just let

How about we do some morning gexercises

our health.”

I, I’m angry now!”

He gently kissed her lips and stopped teasing her,

feeling the need

promptly got up, dressed herself, tidied the bed, and

in neatly worn

Isabella wisely chose to

the same room with him in her pajamas early in th clothes. She was already aware of Clayton’s particular

her at the dining table, Isabella had

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There’s no need for you

Isabella refused flatly.

hurt by it.

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

Or maybe switch to

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

smiled, pleased with his

childish man!”

in the city center, not far from Rayson International. Clayton parked his car

face. Clayton had insisted on a goodbye kiss, and

in a panic, Clayton couldn’t help but feel

Isabella was gradually lowering her guard unconsciously, a change she remained

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

office, Johnny entered and relayed, “Boss, Connor sent a

it 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 to Coles that we are willing

then left.

going on with Gabriel?” Clayton

in love,” Johnny

“How about

has been frequently visiting Mr. Murray lately and occasionally crosses paths with Gabriel, although they haven’t had a

a way to avoid us. Tell Connor to keep an eye out

nodded and went

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