Goodbye Cheater Hello CEO’s Wife by Payne Walter

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Isabella was stunned. She thought for a while and nodded. “I see. I’ll tell Gwen that she lacks confidence the next time we meet. She shouldn’t dislike Victor simply because he’s beautiful, even though Victor doesn’t appear to have any other redeeming qualities other than being good–looking

“Did Victor offend you? Your evaluation of him doesn’t seem very high.” Clayton was puzzled. Victor’s biggest worry since childhood had been the fact that there were so many women who were obsessed with him. Apart from his four assistants, Isabella and her friends were the only ones who seemed to be indifferent to his looks.

“He said I was childish, but in fact, he’s the childish one. He’s narcissistic, clearly a sign of immaturity, and behaves like a child.” Isabella pursed her lips at the thought of Victor.

Clayton was speechless. He wondered why they ended up talking about Victor when they were discussing her work issues earlier.

Isabella suddenly thought of a question. “Clayton, does Rayson International have nepotism?”

Clayton thought for a moment before replying, “Nepotism exists everywhere. Rayson International doesn’t oppose employees introducing their relatives and friends to work, but we have a comprehensive assessment system. There is no place for someone whose abilities do not meet the requirements. Those who managed to stay are here due to their abilities. However, in terms of resource allocation, relatives are not allowed to work together in some of the departments.”

Isabella nodded. “That sounds reasonable. want to use the same system, would you let me reference your assessment system?”

“Of course, everything I own is also yours. Feel free to use them,” Clayton smiled.

Blushing, Isabella glared at him.

“Two–thirds of our department has nepotistic relationships with the Vaughn family.” Isabella shared her work–related matters with Clayton.

“There are only a few people who really get things done, and Rihanna and I are currently very busy because of it,” she explained.

“Rihanna’s your colleague? What’s her last name?” Clayton suddenly thought of someone.

“Yes, the two of us are the only interns in the department. Rihanna’s last name is Leslie. She is a beautiful girl who does not speak much and has a cold personality, but I like her,” she replied.

Clayton nodded and didn’t say anything. Perhaps he was overthinking.

“Are you really not considering joining Rayson International?” he asked.

“No, Rihanna and I are doing great together. If I leave, Rihanna will be lonely by herself. It may be exhausting, but we can learn a lot too,” she responded.

“But I’m worried you will overwork yourself,” Clayton looked at her dotingly.

“Then treat me to delicious food more often.” Isabella smiled adorably.

“Sure!” Seeing her happy, Clayton didn’t say anything more. He loved her, but he wouldn’t treat her like a kept companion.

He liked seeing her happy smile, and he also liked her perseverance.

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He would shelter her, but he would not limit her ability to weather storms.

After a passionate night, Isabella fell asleep in Clayton’s embrace. Clayton washed her body, dressed her in pajamas, and held her close, admiring her peaceful sleeping face.

His phone suddenly vibrated, indicating that there were urgent matters at such a late hour.

Clayton put Isabella down gently and went to the study to answer the phone.

It was Connor calling, and just as he ended the call, another came in from Victor.

trouble.” Victor’s tone

ready.

you,” Victor

be dangerous. I’ll go alone. Clayton hesitated.

care! You go to

tomorrow, and I’ll come to find you. We’ll say I took

set down his phone and stood by the window, staring out into the night sky, pondering all

They did not ask for much, as they had no desire for wealth or power. All they wanted

early the next day and walked out of the room. Breakfast was already on the table, with the tantalizing aroma of gnocchi.

in

who had dressed up, said,

Who prepared the breakfast, Clayton?” Isabella

up,

Clayton didn’t answer her question.

hurried to wash up and sat down,

go out to b

to buy breakfast early in the

asked as she

and bring it here.” Clayton

the morning.” Isabella frowned

for a few days.” Clayton’s heart softened as he saw Isabella

“Is it

from work these days. Elsie will come and prepare breakfast

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make Elsie come

tired after work. Let others take care of it,”

to bother anyone, and she did not particularly enjoy having someone else in the house,

pondered for a moment. “Then I’ll have Kayson

I can take care of myself. By the way, I didn’t hear you mention anything about going on

last minute that I need to attend to,” Clayton

Kayson and the others be busy when you’re

into his embrace. “Let

at his earnest expression, Isabella nodded. “Okay. Take care of yourself on your business trip.

didn’t know how to assist Clayton with

his head and suddenly bent down to

resisted. She had just finished eating and hadn’t brushed her

he was satisfied, leaving

against hers, Clayton caressed her lips with his index finger, murmuring softly, “Be good

words, Isabella pulled Clayton closer, looking at him with

surprised by her perceptiveness. “No, it’s just some business

yourself” Isabella bit

smiled and stroked her hair. “Are you

at him and laughed. “I don’t want to

aback and gritted his teeth before pinning her against the wall, his hand slipping under her clothes. “Perhaps I should punish you for cursing your

quickly apologized, “I’m sorry. Please forgive me.”

chuckled and released her,

gently in

“I can’t bear to leave