Loveless Marriage

After a long while, Isabella finally got up. She calmly washed the dishes and put them away. After getting changed, she went to the garage to get her car and drove to work.

“Good morning, Mrs. Miller!” The staff all greeted Isabella when they saw her.

“Morning!” Isabella smiled and nodded as she entered her office. Taking off her jacket, she asked her assistant, “Is Mr. Smith here yet?”

“Yes, he's in his office.”

Isabella went to the CEO’s office. After knocking on the door, she walked inside.

“Mrs. Miller?” When Mr. Smith saw Isabella, he immediately put down the documents in his hands. He showed her to the reception area and began to make her a cup of tea. “What brings you here, Mrs. Miller?” He asked.

“I want to ask you for a loan.” Isabella did not beat around the bush. She then said pleadingly, “Mr. Smith, I have worked for this company for three years. I’m sure you know what kind of person I am. I really hope that you could lend me two million dollars.”

the only one in charge of the

that case, can I borrow the money from you personally?” Isabella then added, "Please be assured that I will return

I’m afraid that my hands are tied. My wife handles all of my finances. You know how bossy she is. If she ever found out that I lent someone money, she would kick

Isabella, “Hey, isn't your husband an investor? Two million dollars is nothing but

small investor.” She felt bitter saying those

he was an investor. After all, their contract stated that his money belonged to

is nothing I can do.” Mr. Smith poured her a cup of tea.

knew that there was no point in saying anything else, so she stood up to leave. “I’m sorry to have taken up

I didn't help much either. You could try getting

“Alright, thank you.”

a little irritated after the conversation. She went to the washroom, and seeing that

was not addicted to cigarettes; she only smoked for fun. Ever since she married Christian and learned that he hated the smell of cigarettes, she had never touched