Goodbye Cheater Hello CEO’s Wife by Payne Walter

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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! 

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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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With his eyes still closed, he nuzzled against her face, locating her lips and planting a kiss on them. 

Isabella gazed at the handsome face before her, his eyes closed and long eyelashes trembling slightly. Despite his evident drowsiness, he succumbed to his desires. Unable to endure any longer, Isabella lightly bit his tongue. 

Clayton moaned in pain, opening his eyes and withdrawing from her lips with discontent, staring at her. “Why would you bite me? Are you suggesting that you want more?” 

Then, he rolled over and pinned her under him. He moved to touch her chest with his hand. 

“No, please stop. I need to get up and go to work,” Isabella pleaded, panicking. 

She hesitated to challenge 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 guy who was consumed by his desires. 

Clayton smiled wickedly. “How would you compensate for the bite then?” 

Isabella offered a pitiful apology. “I’m sorry, I was wrong. I won’t do it again. Let me get up.” 

Clayton kissed her on the lips and requested, “Say something nice.” 

Ah, here we go again. Well, reasoning doesn’t seem to work with him. I need to outsmart him, she thought. 

“Honey, I’d really like to get up,” Isabella said in a soft voice. 

Clayton, content, remarked, “You’ll have to make it up to me tonight.” 

Isabella couldn’t help complaining about it silently. 

However, a wise person knows when to yield. Isabella nodded repeatedly and assured, “I will.” 

Clayton playfully bit her earlobe. “Keep your word! If you break it, I’ll leave hickeys around your neck.” 

As he looked at her tanned and smooth neck, the desire to leave his mark was evident. 

Frightened, Isabella instinctively pulled back her neck and pleaded, “Okay, I promise you anything. Just let me get up.” 

Clayton glanced at the time and suggested, “It’s still early. How about we do some morning gexercises in bed? It’s good for our 

our health.” 

Isabella blushed. “Clayton! You! I, I’m angry now!” 

In a good mood, Clayton observed the shy and irritated girl beneath him. He gently kissed her lips and stopped teasing her, mindful that provoking her further wouldn’t be beneficial. 

Chuckling he got out of bed, feeling the need for a cold shower. 

Isabella, aware of his intentions, promptly got up, dressed herself, tidied the bed, and headed to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. 

De in neatly worn 

in the morning, Isabella wisely chose to escape 

Knowing it was risky to stay in the same room with him in her pajamas early in th clothes. She was already aware of Clayton’s particular interests. 

As Clayton joined her at the dining table, Isabella had breakfast ready and waiting. 

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Clayton smiled and suggested, “I’ll drive you to work. There’s no need for you to get up so early or be in such a rush.” 

“No!” Isabella refused flatly. 

“Why?” Clayton was hurt by it. 

Isabella couldn’t bear seeing him hurt and explained, “I’m just an intern. How can I show up to work in a luxury car?” 

“Well, should I park farther away? Or maybe switch to an ordinary car?” Clayton immediately suggested an alternative. 

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

Clayton smiled, pleased with his victory. 

What a childish man!” Isabella complained silently. 

The Vaughn Corporation was also situated in the city center, not far from Rayson International. Clayton parked his car at the central plaza, and Isabella could reach her office by walking across the plaza, 

Isabella exited the car with a blushing face. Clayton had insisted on a goodbye kiss, and he always preferred a passionate one. 

Witnessing Isabella running away in a panic, Clayton couldn’t help but feel content as he drove to his own company. 

Clayton observed that Isabella was gradually lowering her guard unconsciously, a change she remained unaware of. 

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

Upon arriving at the office, Johnny entered and relayed, “Boss, Connor sent a message stating that Rose Syndicate has changed its owner.” 

is it Coles?” Clayton raised his eyebrows. 

Johnny nodded. 

Clayton, unsurprised by the news, responded, “Instruct Connor 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 to offer assistance whenever he requests it.” 

“Okay!” Johnny then left. 

“What’s going on with Gabriel?” Clayton stopped Johnny. 

“He’s in love,” Johnny replied briefly. 

Clayton nodded. “How about Yannick?” 

Johnny provided a report he gathered, stating, “Mr. Vaughn has been frequently visiting Mr. Murray lately and occasionally crosses paths with Gabriel, although they haven’t had a direct meeting” 

Clayton sneered, “They’ll meet. They must have found a way to avoid us. Tell Connor to keep an eye out for Coles, and if Coles comes back, hand over all the information we have on Yannick.” 

Johnny nodded and went to 

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Clayton powered up his computer. The desktop background displayed a brilliant flame. 

Fiery Flame 

co–founded by him, Coles, and Victor, remained a secret. Even his grandfather believed he had severed ties with his past. 

However, once involved in that world, breaking free wasn’t easy. 

With the assistance and cover of Victor’s identity, Clayton and Coles managed to break away from their original gang. The two had now dedicated two years to constructing a new organization. They refrained from involvement in illicit activities such as pornography, gambling, and drugs, opting for legal avenues to generate profits, 

However, this was only on the surface, as the world they operated in still had many gray areas. 

Later, an event occurred involving Coles. To protect them, Coles decided to leave Fiery Flame and sever ties with them. From that point on, they lost contact with him. 

Both Clayton and Victor honored their promise and respected Coles‘ choice by refraining from offering any assistance. 

Rose Syndicate was the organization that framed Coles in the past. Although Clayton and Victor had discovered this, they did not take any action, aware that Coles would handle it on his terms. 

Now, Coles had returned and successfully subdued the Rose Syndicate. Clayton remained unsure of what Coles had experienced over the years and whether he retained the cold–faced but warm friend he used to be. 

Over time, Clayton evolved from the naive young man he once was. Hardships proved to be the best training, realizing that no one’s life is without challenges. 

Yet, his heart was now more at peace. 

Rediscovering Isabella and having her in his life made him feel that fate had been kind to him. 

If given the choice, he would willingly give up everything to lead a simple life with Isabella. 

Both Coles and Clayton bore the weight of a cursed fate, carrying their debt and sins. Throughout their lives, they were destined to tread the path of self–salvation. 

Out of respect for Coles, Clayton refrained from having his men investigate Coles‘ past. Besides, he understood Coles and was willing to give him the space. They preferred to mend their wounds in solitude without relying on others for help or sympathy. 

Isabella felt a surge of excitement as she visited Vaughn Corporation with her training supervisor. The group comprised thirty interns, set to be assigned to various departments following two days of training. 

The training and assessment progressed smoothly, leading Isabella to be paired with a girl named Rihanna Leslie. 

“Hello, I’m Isabella.” During the break, Isabella took the initiative to talk to Rihanna. 

Rihanna possessed a classic beauty, characterized by a lack of smiles and a slightly cold demeanor. 

However, a subtle melancholy in her eyes stirred a sense of empathy in those who observed her. 

“Hello, I’m Rihanna Leslie, Rihanna greeted, shaking Isabella’s hand. Rihanna’s hand felt soft and cold. 

At that moment, Isabella recalled phrases describing the softness of a lady’s hand, though she considered herself a science–oriented person 

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and not particularly inclined toward artistry. She found herself genuinely liking Rihanna from the depths of her heart. 

However, the two said nothing next. 

Isabella wasn’t adept at making friends, often assuming a passive role in her friendships with Gwendolyn and Scarlett. 

Gwendolyn, an extrovert and natural diplomat, took the lead in their interactions. Gwendolyn would handle almost everything, and Isabella would follow along silently. 

Due to the darkness Isabella experienced that year, she developed a significant barrier to interpersonal communication with others. Gwendolyn naturally became her spokesperson, and Isabella grew accustomed to relying on her. 

Later, Scarlett entered the picture–a purpose–oriented individual who selectively spoke on Isabella’s behalf. Given Isabella’s preference for solitude, she didn’t mind this arrangement. 

As an intern this time, Isabella aimed to change herself, so she took the initiative to greet Rihanna. 

Observing how Rihanna resembled her former self, Isabella couldn’t help but find her past self–amusing in a secret, introspective moment. 

However, Isabella had an intuitive sense that Rihanna was a good person. In a way, she saw reflections of her former self in Rihanna.