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Clayton nodded and said, “Then make more. Johnny and Hendrix will also come later.”

“Okay! You guys go to work. I’m going to cook,” Isabella said happily.

Kayson and Weston were sent back to study. Clayton followed Isabella into the kitchen “I’ll

ll help you in

Isabella looked at him and asked, “Can you do it? Won’t you get tired standing for a long time?”

Clayton wrapped his arms around her waist and said, “I’m better now.

“How to check? Wash vegetables?” Isabella said, confused.

Clayton chuckled lightly, blowing warm air into her ear.

Isabella’s face turned red. She thought, “How dare he think dirty as soon as he recovers!”

She grabbed a handful of celery and gave it to him. “Wash it!” she commanded.

Clayton kissed her red cheek before letting go of her. “Don’t you miss me?” he said.

“No!” Isabella exclaimed. She wriggled out of his embrace and went straight to the kitchen to cook.

Clayton liked seeing her shyness, which made his heart melt.

While

wash the vegetables,” he said.

eating, Isabella suddenly remembered and asked Clayton, “Didn’t you invite Victor over for dinner this weekend?”

Clayton took a sip of the soup specially cooked for him and said, “No need to invite. As long as I mention that you’ll be cooking a lot of food this weekend, I guarantee he’ll come over early in the morning.”

Isabella was speechless.

She turned to Johnny and said, “You all should come too. You can work here anyway.”

Johnny looked at Clayton.

Clayton enjoyed his soup. He said, “Well, they can be in charge of the shopping and cleaning.”

Kayson asked cautiously, “is Mr. Maguire’s assistant coming?”

Isabella suddenly remembered that Maggie and Jordyn had also helped her before.

“Yes, yes. Please invite them over. They’ve helped me out before, and I haven’t properly thanked them,” Isabella said, looking at Clayton.

Clayton glanced at Kayson, and Kayson hurriedly lowered his head to eat.

Clayton looked at Johnny and asked, “Can they cook?”

Johnny nodded while eating. He said, “Jordyn knows how to cook anyway. Otherwise, how could my dad and I live to this day?”

Clayton immediately decided and said, “Then let them come. Kayson, go and invité them.”

Hendrix immediately objected, “No, Boss. If we let Kayson invite him, Denise won’t come.”

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Kayson immediately kicked Hendrix under the table. “Nonsensel” he exclaimed.

Clayton glanced at them and said to Johnny, “So he likes Denise?”

Johnny nodded while eating. He said, “Yes, but Denise doesn’t like him.”

Kayson’s face reddened.

Isabella laughed. Kaysen was always the one who got embarrassed.

“I’ll go invite them. I’ll make sure to bring Denise over,” Isabella said with a smile.

Kayson clasped his hands and said, “Mrs. Murray is the best. You guys are so cruel. I won’t be friends with you anymore.”

The others did not take his words seriously at all.

“Jordyn, Johnny… Huh? Their names sound familiar,” Isabella said, suddenly noticing something.

“Jordyn is Johnny’s sister, Kayson quickly said.

“Oh? I see,” Isabella remarked.

She thought for a while and said to Clayton, “I also want to invite Edmund over. Is that okay?”

Clayton smiled, then replied, “You’re the lady of the house. It’s up to you. You can let whoever you you’ll be tired.”

Isabella said indifferently, “It doesn’t matter. It’s convenient to thank so many people at once.”

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want to come here. I’m just worried that

During this period, the four assistants grew accustomed to the power dynamics within the family. They tacitly found that Clayton became more accommodating to their requests when Isabella was pleased.

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Clayton was willing to let them please Isabella. As long as Isabella agreed, he wouldn’t reject it. He admitted that he was authority for Isabella,

Hendrix suddenly remembered something. He hesitated for a moment, then cautiously said, “Boss, Ms. Murray and Ms. Flemington went to the company today, but the receptionists stopped them. I’m afraid they might complain to you about it.”

Clayton did not even move his eyebrows. He said, “Remember to give the receptionists a bonus and commend them in writing.”

“Huh?‘ Hendrix mused.

The four of them lowered their heads and focused on eating.

The atmosphere suddenly became cold. Isabella was surprised and asked, “Ms. Murray? Ms. Flemington? Who are they? Why should the

receptionists be rewarded?”

Clayton put down his plate and said calmly, “Ms. Murray is my father’s daughter, and Ms. Flemington is his wife’s niece. The receptionists adhered strictly to company regulations and didn’t succumb to intimidation or threats, so they deserve commendation.”

“How did you know they were threatened or intimidated?” Isabella asked confusedly.

Clayton did not say anything

Hendrix said cautiously, “They smashed the crystal omaments at the front desk.”

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Isabella glanced at Hendrix’s helpless expression, realizing how well Clayton understood these two young ladies.

She knew he had family members who caused as much trouble as hers.

Isabella shrugged and thought, “It doesn’t matter, I’ve left my family anyway, and so has Clayton. We can live a happy life as we like. There’s

no need to bother those troublemakers.”

Without the so–called family, they still had friends!

After dinner, she called Maggie. “Hello, Maggie! It’s Isabella, the one who asked you to bring information to Mr. Edmund Maguire last time,”

she said.

Maggie said cheerfully, “I remember you. What’s up? Do you have something else for me to pass along?”

“No, no,” Isabella hurriedly said.

“What’s the matter? I’ll help if I can,” Maggie readily offered.

Isabella said happily, “Maggie, I just wanted to invite you and the other three sisters to dinner at my house this weekend to thank you for helping me that day.”

“Oh? You don’t have to be so polite. It was just a small favor,” Maggie replied, surprised. She quite liked Isabella, but she did not have to treat

her for a small favor.

“Maggie, we’re working with Maguire Group now. Rihanna and I go to Maguire Group every day, so we’re practically colleagues now. Thanks to you all, we didn’t lose our jobs because of the incident. Please come over for dinner,” Isabella said, her tone slightly pleading. She still

needed to help Kayson invite Denise.

Maggie hesitated and said, “Well, I’ll discuss it with others and call you later.”

“Okay, goodbye,” Isabella said. She thought that Maggie must have discussed it with Victor, so she did not need to worry anymore.

Maggie put down the phone and saw Victor was looking at her. They were working overtime today to deal with what had happened two days

ago.

She quickly explained to Victor.

Victor directly called Clayton. “I heard you’re having a gathering at your place this weekend,” he said.

“Yes,” Clayton answered. It was simple and clear.

“Why didn’t you call me?” Victor asked. His tone was unfriendly.

“Do you need to be invited?” Clayton countered.

Victor was frustrated and said, “You invited my secretary, but I have to come to you personally!”

“So, are you coming or not?” Clayton asked insincerely.

“…” Victor said but wanted to say no.

“Isabella cooked a lot of delicious food and prepared double portions of my favorite dishes,” Clayton whispered as if he were talking to

himself.

“Of course, I’m coming! I can’t let you eat until you’re stuffed, right?” Victor said. Then he hung up the phone decisively.

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Clayton’s phone was on speaker. Isabella covered her mouth, laughing so hard she fell from the couch onto the carpet.

Victor was so childishi

Maggie looked at Victor speechlessly. Victor was frowning, clearly still upset.

“It’s just a meal. What food hasn’t he eaten before? Why is he so angry over a meal?‘ Maggie wondered.

“All four of you must go. No one is allowed to take leave. You must eat up everything they serve!” Victor ordered and gritted his teeth.

Maggie opened her mouth as if to say something but ultimately gave up. ‘Forget it, there’s no point in being childish like him, she thought.

She sent a text message to Isabella and told her that the four of them would come with Victor.

Clayton reached out to hug Isabella. Isabella was afraid of touching his wound, so she struggled to get up, but Clayton held her in his arms.

Isabella’s face turned red because she laughed too hard. Clayton couldn’t help but kiss her.

Isabella was startled and struggled to get away from Clayton’s arms, but he picked her up and put her on his lap. He hugged her and asked, “Mrs. Murray likes to be with many people?”

“I–I think it’s better to have a lively atmosphere. It seems too deliberate to invite someone out for dinner individually,” she said, trying hard to ignore the tingling sensation caused by Clayton’s breath on her car

“But I don’t like it,” Clayton said, his breath getting closer.

“W–Why?” Isabella asked. She shrank back and tried to dodge.

“I don’t like others intruding on our private world,” Clayton explained, his tone full of jealousy.

Isabella burst into laughter.

“So, you have to make it up to me,” Clayton said. His voice was charming

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Isabella grabbed Clayton’s shirt to avoid his teasing. Her voice was unsteady. “H–How can I compensate you?” she asked.

Her voice was drowned in his kisses.

As he picked her up, she struggled. She said, “Your wound hasn’t recovered yet…”

Clayton chuckled softly and replied, “Mrs. Murray, come and check if I’m cured,”

When isabella woke up, she found herself tangled around Clayton like an octopus. She was startled and quickly withdrew her limbs. Her first

thought was that she was crushing him.

But Clayton reached out his long arm and pulled her back into his embrace.

“Your wound… I’m sorry. Did I touch it? Isabella asked anxiously while struggling. She was afraid she might accidentally hurt him.

“Didn’t you check last night?” Clayton asked. His voice was lazy and magnetic.

Isabella suddenly

Idenly stopped moving. She recalled their intimate moment last night.

‘He didn’t seem injured at all last night, Isabella thought. She blushed.

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Clayton looked down at her shyness and was overjoyed.

Isabella struggled. “It’s almost dawn. I have to work,” she said.

“It doesn’t matter. You need more exercise,” Clayton said, refusing to let her go.

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Isabella always made him lose control. Over the past 28 years, everyone knew he had no interest in women. He had never been attracted to any woman. Even if they stood naked in front of him, he remained indifferent and never felt a flutter of his heart.

However, she was different. Despite her youth and innocence, she was incredibly attractive to him, causing him to fall deeply for her.

Isabella lamented the difference between men and women in her heart.

Clayton was troubled by his injury. During this period, he held Isabella in his arms every night, but he couldn’t fully enjoy the moment. He could only ask for kisses and hugs from time to time.

Last night, he finally got what he wanted. He did not even want to let her go this morning. Now, he was satisfied and in good spirits. After many days of recovery, he felt even more refreshed than before.

On the other hand, Isabella cursed Clayton countless times in her heart, ‘He’s just too much! He said I need more exercise… What nonsense! He’s such a schemer!”