Goodbye Cheater Hello CEO’s Wife by Payne Walter

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Isabella and Rihanna were assigned to the design department. Their manager, Nigel Yost, was a slightly overweight middle–aged man in his forties. He wore a standard black suit and had a friendly smile.

He was exceptionally caring and would bring them along wherever he went, even during lunch at the canteen. He worried they weren’t familiar with the flow of things and would check in on them, which caused them to feel overwhelmed by his kindness.

Isabella and Rihanna felt mildly uneasy as there were rumors that Vaughn Corporation was incredibly strict with their employees. Yet, they managed to remain without breaking a sweat. They couldn’t determine whether it was due to sheer luck or their capabilities.

As such, they could only thread carefully in the workplace. Such a tense atmosphere unintentionally made them grow much closer to one another while working together.

Rihanna had a cold personality and initiated socializing even less than Isabella.

Intending to change herself, Isabella approached her colleagues automatically and asked courteously if there was anything she and Rihanna

needed to do.

Everyone was initially polite and refrained from delegating any jobs to them. Gradually, however, Isabella’s sincere smile and humility earned. her several duties, especially from the five main designers in the office. They were so swamped by work that they let the two interns handle

some trivial tasks.

The rest of the staff also eventually began ordering them about.

“Isabella, help me print this document and send it to the General Affairs Department!”

“Rihanna, please help me sort out the minutes.”

“Rihanna, can you finish this drawing according to the requirements in half an hour?”

isabella, are you familiar with this software? Come and help me.”

Thus, the two of them progressively immersed themselves in work, their initial nervousness dissipating with time.

While Rihanna appeared aloof and seldom spoke unless necessary, she was serious and meticulous during work. Her outstanding competence made her a reliable colleague.

a way with words. Her

Isabella was much more approachable than Rihanna. She had a genuine smile, clear eyes, polite manners, and a wa charisma won everyone over in no time.

Privately, however, Isabella and Rihanna were the closest to one another. Sometimes, they’d exchange glances before sneaking to the pantry to catch a break or head to the restroom together.

Rihanna was slightly more talkative to Isabella than others.

“Rihanna, have you noticed that although our department seems busy, only the five designers out of around a dozen staff are doing actual work? The rest are just fooling around.” Isabella sipped a mouthful of coffee at the bar counter and whispered in Rihanna’s ear. The walls have ears, especially since they were rookies in the workplace. Isabella was conscientious but still couldn’t resist the urge to gossip.

Rihanna drank some water expressionlessly and leaned closer to Isabella, muttering, “That’s because aside from our department’s five

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designers, they are all relatives of Vaughn Corporation’s higher ups.”

“How do you know about that? Are you serious?” Isabella’s large eyes widened

Rihanna threw her an impassive look in silence and continued sipping her water. She never consumed any other beverage besides plain

Isabella glanced outside and whispered, “The other departments must be like that too.”

right now,” Rihanna replied in a low voice.

then that Rihanna was far more complex

There’s so much to do outsidel that she jumped out of her chair while Rihanna languidly rose.

voice rang out from behind

her appear as if she was donning a mask. Her red dress was so

the design department doesn’t tolerate idle people. Go out

1. hurriedly agreed and tugged Rihanna out with

and lamented, “What

Rihanna remained

the entrance and gazed at the colleagues

Rihanna seemed unaffected by it and did

my internship. I’ll learn more by doing

and thus wouldn’t

the familiar Bentley was parked per usual. She looked around to ensure no one she knew was around before swiftly

forehead with his index finger. “Why are you so

Isabella covered her forehead and protested while Clayton started the

we eat out? I’m too tired to cook.” Isabella leaned back in the

turned to face her. “Sure! What would you

about cajun shrimp rice?” Isabella’s

Clayton reached out and ruddied her

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entrance. Clayton contemplated whether to let her sleep a little longer when she jerked awake by the car stopping, the seatbelt pulling her

right there.”

as he looked

Isabella realized that she

her head embarrassedly and opened the door to exit

of the fish bones.” Clayton observed Isabella as she wolfed down

nodded as she ate.

Clayton’s expression darkened. “Didn’t you have

before Ms. Luckett called me back to work,”

How could you be so tired?” Clayton’s tone was harsh.

orange juice and exclaimed,

have been delivering documents across Vaughn Corporation’s multiple floors today. Rihanna had a headache and didn’t seem well, so I took over her workload and asked her to sit at her desk to do work

looked down at her heels. Her

International? Johnny and the others are currently very short–handed.” Clayton took a sip of tea. He couldn’t bear to see Isabella so exhausted.

the bottom up would only benefit her. Despite that, his heart still ached for how

for him as he could look after her and teach her

there are wild rumors about how your workplace is all men. Everyone would have to make special arrangements if I transferred there, so I’d rather save

“Kayson would certainly be the happiest if you came. He’s always going on about how we’re preventing him

the handsome young man with a bright personality made Isabella smile. “Is it because everyone assumes he bats

and said

your assistants all men?” Isabella queried curiously.

We’ve worked together since the early days and have a tacit understanding. They are not only my subordinates but close friends as well!” Clayton’s smile diminished slightly.

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emphasize brotherhood.” Isabella