Loveless Marriage novel Chapter 2

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.”

For a moment, Mr. Smith was stunned. He said awkwardly, "Mr. Miller, I am not the only one in charge of the company. Also, that is a huge amount of money. Even if I agree, the other directors would not."

“I understand. In that case, can I borrow the money from you personally?” Isabella then added, "Please be assured that I will return you the money within six months with 5% interest!”

“Mrs. Miller, 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 me out of the house.”

Mr. Smith seemed to have thought of something. He asked Isabella, “Hey, isn't your husband an investor? Two million dollars is nothing but pocket change to him. Why didn’t you ask him?”

“Him? He’s just a small investor.” She felt bitter saying those words.

After three years of marriage, she knew nothing about Christian's work besides the fact that he was an investor. After all, their contract stated that his money belonged to him only.