After I Stopped Loving Him (Isabella and Ethan) novel Chapter 169
The elevator moved quickly, carrying Isabella and Laura up to the thirty-eighth floor. When the doors slid open, a woman in a sharp business suit was waiting for them. She looked like she belonged here—polished and professional, probably Harold’s secretary.
“Isabella, Laura, hello.” Her voice was just as sweet as her smile.
Isabella recognized her from their last visit to The Adams Group. She offered a friendly smile in return.
“Ms. Carter is in the CEO’s office right now. She asked me to bring you to the VIP lounge for a bit. She’ll come see you as soon as she’s done.”
“Thank you, that’s very kind of you.”
The secretary led them to the lounge, poured hot tea into delicate cups, and set out a small tray of snacks in front of them.
“Please make yourselves comfortable. I’ll be nearby if you need anything.”
When the secretary left, the room felt more relaxed. Laura finally let out a quiet sigh and leaned closer to Isabella.
“Places like this are something else. Our family business is so small compared to this. My dad’s office isn’t even half as nice as this lounge.”
Isabella smiled. “If we work hard, maybe one day we’ll have our own company too. Who knows, we could get this big if we really go for it.”
Laura giggled. “I’d love that. I want to be rich, you know, like the richest person ever.”
“Same here. If we both make it, we can just share the title.” Isabella grinned.
Laura laughed again. Just talking about these dreams gave her a little rush of excitement.
Meanwhile, in the CEO’s office, Barbara finished her report. She started gathering up her papers, ready to leave.
“Barbara.”
Barbara smiled and motioned for them to sit. As she came over, she offered an apologetic smile. “Isabella, I’m sorry to keep you waiting.”
“It’s fine, we haven’t been here that long.” As Barbara came closer, Isabella made the introductions.
Barbara reached out and shook Laura’s hand warmly. “I’ve seen your photo before, Ms. Charles.”
Laura smiled. “Nice to meet you. That’s an honor.”
She guessed the photo must have come from Jesse. Barbara was Harold’s sister, and Harold and Jesse were practically inseparable—closer even than either of them were with Ethan. Laura didn’t ask, and Barbara didn’t say any more. It was enough to know Laura was the one Jesse had his eye on.
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I wish Harold will win Isabella's heart. I was so sad when Isabela was taken for granted coldly and cruelly by her supposed to be husband, and trapped,mocked and humiliated non stop by Natalie. This was so cruel, both don't deserve Isabela' forgiveness I wish for a happy ending between Isabela and Harold, he has the right to be happy after the long wait....
Frankly, the story initially was going quite good and the pacing was just right. unfortunately after Ethan got the dream of his past life, the story has been going in circles. Ethan's spouting the same nonsense every time he sees Isabella, they both have same conversations over and over. The authors monologue too has been the same for almost 400 chapters. Irrespective of which character the writing the just a repetition of what someone had gone through in the past and what made a certain character feel the emotions. York got introduced in 800 chapters yet nothing significant happened till date. Isabella is soft with Harold and kind of disgusted with Ethan, yet it is not entirely clear with whom she might end up. If she stays single i am fine with it but the story is clearly about Isabella and Ethan so almost 1000 chapters without seeing any progress in their relationship is frustrating. Except for being blindly in love and few aggressive instances with Isabella, Ethan actually isnt a bad person so i am fine if he can win her back. Even though Harold is coming off as a good second lead, i am somehow unable to warm upto him. Even the bad people in the story are not really facing any real consequences. I hate Jackson for his hypocrisy. I hate Jordan and Natalie for their self-righteouness and selfishness. I also hate Deborah, except when she is handing it out to Natalie. I am almost on the verge of dropping this story....
Why are they acting like kids 🤣😭...
Ethan is actually not that bad if we take out his blind love for Natalie...