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Chapter 21
Hendrix and Kayson nodded in unison. It was rare for the three of them to reach an agreement.
A stern voice then echoed from the opposite direction. “What are you three doing? How could none of you notice someone approaching? Do you all want to be punished?”
When they heard Johnny’s voice, they instinctively returned to their respective positions. They looked toward Johnny and realized Clayton was not there, so they halted.
Johnny frowned and said. “Do you all need to be reprimanded?”
Kayson smiled. “Johnny, let me show you something.”
Then, he pulled Johnny to Hendrix’s computer as if he wanted to show him something special.
“I’m Isabella a Sorenson, 22, stilt in college at University of Moulmore, I have 40% shares in Sorenson Multimedia and will inherit all the inheritance left by my granddad and mom when I turn 25. But for now, I’m penniless. I need to marry someone. You in?” came Isabella’s
voice.
“My name is Clayton Murray. I’m 28 years old and single. I work at Rayson International. Ms. Isabella Sorenson, will you marry me?” said
Clayton.
Johnny finally understood why Yvonne was called “a mere copycat” this morning.
Johnny finally understood why Isabella tried her best to endure Clayton’s excessive behavior, although she couldn’t stand it anymore. It turned out that not only did she use Clayton, but also because he had saved her from being in dire straits with everyone bearing witness.
Johnny felt sorry for Isabella. ‘I daresay Ms. Sorenson will be at Mr. Murray’s mercy later on, However, I also empathize with Mr. Murray. He’s going to be ruined:
Instead of watching the video, the three assistants observed Johnny’s expression, which remained unchanged.
‘No wonder he’s the top assistant! The three of them looked at each other disappointedly.
When Johnny took off the headset, a dissatisfied Kayson said, “Johnny, aren’t you surprised?”
Johnny felt lucky that he was the one accompanying Mr. Murray. He had exhausted all his surprise for today. Looking back at the cause of this event, he could perfectly control his expression, remaining composed to avoid giving these three boys a show.
Johnny scolded them sternly. “Why do you all never improve? Hens, have you sent the documents Mr. Murray asked for?”
Hendrix nodded hurriedly. “I’ve sent them. Do you want to send this video too?”
Johnny thought for a while and said, “Go ahead. I think Mr. Murray would like to keep a memento. Has someone suppressed the news about
this?”
Hendrix nodded and said, “I’ve checked. Nathan suppressed news from four media outlets.”
Johnny nodded. “Okay, buy this video from the four media outlets and ensure they stay silent. It’s not safe to leave it to Nathan. Let’s wait for further instructions from Mr. Murray.”
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The three of them nodded in unison. Johnny was always more thorough and considerate than them, which explained why Clayton kept him
close.
Kayson suddenly asked, “Johnny, where did you go today?” Although Johnny often went out with Mr. Murray, they never asked about their whereabouts. Kayson noticed Johnny was more talkative than usual, so he dared to ask.
“Iaccompanied Mr. Murray to register for something.” Johnny said casually.
“What for?” asked Kayson, pushing his chair back, Hendrix and Weston had already returned to their positions.
“Marriage, “replied Johnny.
The three of them looked at him with their eyes wide open. Johnny deliberately ignored them and adjusted his cufflinks.
“What?” Kayson asked again, raising his voice. All three of them simultaneously placed their hands on their hearts, urging themselves to stay calm.
Johnny glanced at them and said, “Registering their marriage. Ms. Isabella Sorenson is now Mr. Murray’s wife. Watch the video and remember her face. If she comes here in the future, make sure to treat her well and don’t make her feel uncomfortable.”
Johnny had a hunch that Clayton, who had never played by the rules, would do–all kinds of extraordinary things for Isabella from now on. It was better to give these three a heads up to prevent unnecessary trouble.
Watching their three dumbfounded faces, Johnny felt very satisfied. He was relieved that he followed Mr. Murray out today instead of them.
“Johnny, have a seat. Johnny, drink some water. Johnny, are you tired? I’ll give you a massage.” The three assistants acted quickly, pushed Johnny onto the chair, and began to serve him. They had to ask for more details about the exciting news.
Clayton was dressed casually. He sat in front of the computer in the study, reading the documents Hendrix sent.
Nathan joined the Sorenson family by marrying Irina Sorenson, George’s only daughter, the founder of Sorenson Multimedia. Isabella took
her mother’s surname.
When Isabella was ten, both her grandfather and mother passed away while they were living at Nusridge.
He recalled that she often sat on a bench with an elegant and beautiful woman who was slightly ill. At the time, she was like a princess, wearing a pure and innocent smile.
Isabella said, “I’ll blow on it for you so it won’t hurt. When Mom is in pain, I do this, and it usually makes her happy”
ed feist
The little girl had grown up and turned feisty. She was no longer a princess. After her grandfather and mother died, she turned into Cinderella.
Clayton’s heart tightened. ‘How could someone as good as her lose her loved ones at such a young age and grow into a cautious and guarded person? What hardships has she endured?”
Nathan relocated Sorenson Multimedia’s headquarters to Moulmore the year after Irina passed. At the end of that year, he married Winona Ingram and brought her daughter, Yvonne, who was two years younger than Isabella, into the family.
If Yvonne was Nathan’s biological daughter, it meant that Nathan had already cheated on Irina. Nathan brought Yvonne home for the marriage arrangements, which indicated that Yvonne was his biological daughter.
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Isabella had not only a stepmother but also a stepfather.
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Isabella took a year off school after her mother died. After two years of middle school, she went straight to high school and started living on campus until she went to university.
Isabella had applied to another prestigious university in a different city, but she gave up and she stayed at the University of Moulmore. It must have been Nathan’s and Winona’s doing.
Isabella majored in computer science and excelled in her studies. Her identity as the daughter of an affluent family was also well hidden, Despite being the daughter of an affluent family, she led a very frugal life.
Nathan wouldn’t let her work part–time or give her allowances, so she was financially struggling. Isabella only had 1,500 dollars in her bank account. Therefore, without hesitation, she sold him out for only 300 thousand dollars, Isabella was desperate to get her money back, so she
freaked out.
Clayton opened the video Hendrix sent, Isabella jumped from the platform, looked up at him sorrowfully, and earnestly asked him to marry her. When he proposed to her, she burst into tears.
Clayton paused the video, touched the screen, and whispered, “Silly little girl, I finally found you. You won’t be alone anymore.”
Clayton got up
rot up and
went back to the bedroom. When he opened the door, he saw something white on the couch. It was Isabella curled up on the sofa, wearing his shirt. She had fallen asleep soundly, like a kitten.
Clayton shook his head. ‘She probably couldn’t sleep on the bed last night, so she chose to sleep on the couch.
Clayton stepped forward and gently picked her up. Isabella stretched, and the buttons on her chest became undone, revealing her chest, which was covered with his marks. Clayton’s gaze darkened.
Clayton was notoriously indifferent to wom irresistible.
women; no woman had ever aroused any physiological response in him. However, he found Isabella
Isabella opened her eyes, glanced at him, then closed her eyes again. She murmured, “Clayton, we nee
need to talk.”
Clayton put her on the bed and smiled as he kissed her lips. “Okay, let’s talk.”
Isabella pushed his face away and wiped her lips. “Go away. When I wake up…” Then, she was silent and curled up again.
Clayton frowned. “Why does she always curl up like a child?‘
Clayton went to bed and lay beside her, holding her in his arms. Not long after, he felt a comforting warmth as Isabella turned around and leaned on him. Under her movement, her shirt was unbuttoned again.
There were also traces of his affection on her thighs. Clayton felt aroused and tempted. He placed his hand to feel the softness of her chest. Her chest had three eye–catching red moles, which looked particularly striking against her skin.
Clayton lowered his head and kissed Isabella’s lips, which were soft and sweet. Clayton finally let her rest, as her body couldn’t bear too much. Thus, he had to control himself. Clayton got up to tuck her in and took a cold shower.
at him nervously and
As soon as he came out of the bathroom, he heard a gentle knock on the door. It was Zaylee, the maid. Zaylee looked at sald, “Sir, lunch is ready. Would you like to invite that lady for a meal?”
This was the first time Clayton had brought a woman back, so Zaylee was very happy. However, he kept her hidden in his room, and she
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didn’t go downstairs to eat. Unable to resist her curiosity, Zaylee went upstairs to ask him herself.
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Clayton glanced at the small lump on the bed and realized Isabella hadn’t eaten anything since yesterday. “Zaylee, prepare some more mushroom soup for me. I’ll bring her downstairs right away.”
Zaylee went downstairs with satisfaction. I reckon Mr. Murray would be relieved that Mr. Clayton Murray finally brought a woman home.
Isabella felt an itch on her face, but she had no strength to lift her hand to scratch it. She rubbed her head against the quilt, attempting to alleviate the itch, but it persisted. Isabella then opened her eyes in frustration.
An enlarged face was looking at her with amusement. A chill ran through isabella’s body and she instantly woke up. “Mrs. Murray, get up and eat something. You can continue sleeping when you finish eating.” Clayton’s voice was gentle and doting.
Isabella wanted to get up but found Clayton crushing her. She struggled to push him away. “Go away!”
When Clayton got up, Isabella sat up abruptly, looked down at herself, and retracted into the quilt.
Clayton looked at her with amusement. “Mrs. Murray, time to wake up.”
“Clayton, where are my clothes?” Isabella said, her voice muffled under the quilt.
“This white shirt looks good on you,” Clayton said calmly, still holding the tassel he pulled from the curtain that he used to tease Isabella.
Isabella gritted her teeth. Under the quilt, she buttoned the shirt. She knew that the length of this shirt was up to her knees. So, she lifted the quilt and jumped out of bed.
Clayton laughed as he watched Isabella standing in front of the bed, wearing a white shirt that was buttoned neatly. She wriggled her toes on the shag carpet, revealing her uneasiness.
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