Having said all she said, Alexa's words sounded to Isabella once again like a broken record, repeating the same tune of confusion. "Isabella, as you instructed me, I have just withdrawn a small amount from Mr. Adams' illegal funds and credited your bank account with it. Do not be bothered; I made sure the fund is not traceable, so you can spend with perfect peace of mind."As soon as Alexa finished speaking, Isabella heard a beep emanating from her phone, resembling a serendipitous symphony. When her eyes fell upon the notification that appeared in the top right corner of her phone screen, she saw that it was a message.Gently pressing her finger on the message folder, like a cautious explorer treading on unfamiliar ground, Isabella began to read the message."The Rich Bank123 Havenbrook, USA,(555) 124-7867Dear Isabella,We are pleased to inform you that your account has been credited with a total of $50,000.00. Your recent financial transaction has been successfully processed.Acc
"Nobody ever knows this, but I will tell you so that you will understand why I chose the gift strategy to use on Ethan Mark," Isabella said and continued."When Ethan and I were newly married, I had three friends who were daughters of rich men too: Debra, Lucy, and Betty. Each night, we met at the Opulent Elegance, an expensive restaurant that only the wealthy could afford.""Every night, when we went to this restaurant to have some girls' time, Ethan was always at work, toiling away so that we could have something to eat the next day.""Wait! I have a question," Alexa interrupted."Go ahead, Alexa," Isabella said."You said you and your three friends went to Opulent Elegance every night, and this place is an expensive restaurant that only the rich can afford. But at the point when you eloped with Ethan against Master Alexander's wishes, I was the one Master Alexander used to place a restriction on all your accounts, preventing you from accessing money, and you were only allowed to re
With a sad expression written all over Isabella's face as she told the story to Alexa, she heaved a sigh at that moment and continued talking. "Why would Ethan say such a thing to my friends? Why would he decide he wanted to appreciate them and ridicule me in front of them?" Isabella said. "So, what happened after he appreciated Lucy and the rest for their supposed kind gesture towards him?" "What else could have happened?" Isabella said, her voice going a little bit higher than it was before. "Lucy was confused, Betty was confused, and Debra was confused. They knew they never gave me any money to gift my husband; instead, I have always been the one to always sing it to their ears that my husband was a rich man, hence they wanted to meet him." With a carefully crafted fake smile, Lucy looked back at Ethan and asked him, "Are you not wealthy, Mr. Ethan Mark?" "Silly Ethan, how dare he not think deeply before he answers that question? He looked back at Lucy, then gazed slightly upo
"Alright then, if you say so, let's give it a try," Alexa said."Great. The other time, you said Ethan was going to a board meeting in one hour. How many minutes are remaining for him to go now?" Isabella asked immediately."Isabella, though we spoke at length, we haven't spent up to twenty minutes. We only spoke for a minute, and if you are fast enough, you can still catch up with Ethan in 45 minutes.""Great!" Isabella sounded.Hence, at this moment, she sprang into the bath. In about ten minutes, she was done and delved into one of the clothes in the closet."I can see that you are now rushing, Isabella," Alexa's voice said at this moment."Of course I am. Could you help me calculate the total amount of time I spent in the bath?""Certainly, I can do that, Isabella. You spent a total of ten minutes and 12 seconds in the bath and exactly two minutes dressing up. Your makeup took a total of 9 minutes and 30 seconds, and you have 23 minutes and 18 seconds more to see Ethan before he h
As soon as Alexa's question reached Isabella's ear, she exhaled a heavy sigh, as if a multitude of worries burdened her mind and weighed on her. Consequently, after her sigh, she spoke, saying, "Now, I am ready."Alexa made a turn and drove slowly down Ethan Mark's street. To the great surprise of Isabella, she noticed two vans already parked at the gate of Ethan Mark's residence.One of the vans was sleek and black with silver accents, featuring the company's logo elegantly displaying a symbol of a suit on the sides, exuding a sense of sophistication.On the other hand, the Gourmet Delight Rover van was colorful and inviting, showcasing vibrant dishes, making it look both delicious and appealing.Upon seeing these two vans at the gate of Ethan Mark's home, Isabella also observed that no one had stepped out of either of them."Why are they not doing anything? Shouldn't they present the gifts to Ethan and let him know I sent them?" Isabella inquired."No, Isabella. That's not how it wo
Ethan was in the dressing room with Sartorial Elegance, his personal tailor, who had just brought him a new high-end suit, unveiling it like a craftsman presenting a priceless masterpiece."Master Mark, this suit is crafted from the rarest and most exquisite materials. The fabric is a blend of pure Vicuña wool and silk, with a lining made from alpaca fur. These materials cannot be found anywhere in the country, and they are exceptionally expensive, ensuring that your suit is truly one of a kind.""Is that so, Mr. Sartorial Elegance?" Ethan asked, a faint smile gracing his cheeks."Of course, Master Mark. I am your personal tailor, and besides, I am the most expensive fashion designer in the whole country. I cannot provide you with anything less than exquisite materials," Sartorial Elegance proudly explained.In no time, as Ethan was being dressed in his new suit, Mr. Smith entered the room and respectfully bowed to Ethan. Ethan understood that Mr. Smith had important information to co
"Why all of this?" Ethan asked again, his stare becoming too serious, and hence, Isabella saw it as if he meant his question. However, it didn't mean Isabella understood the question any better."Why all of what?" she asked again."Okay, I will put it to you directly. Why are you struggling so hard to be welcome here? You can't be welcome here, no matter how much you try," Ethan said coldly.As Ethan said this, there was a sudden pause between him and Isabella. Similarly, while Isabella was dishing the food onto the plates, she paused. It was a moment when silence became too loud. However, it did not last more than thirty seconds.Hence, Isabella took a deep sigh and crafted a smile at Ethan once again. Purposefully, she pretended not to have heard what Ethan said, and the next words she spoke were a change of subject."I was very careful in choosing this special treat for you. I want you to eat and enjoy. This food is healthy and very nourishing for your body."Ethan chuckled like a
If nothing made sense to Isabella, it was not the last few words of Ethan. At this moment, her eyes first widened in maximum surprise. Nevertheless, as if she hadn't heard him the first time, she wanted him to repeat what he had just said, like a deer caught in headlights. Her curiosity piqued."What did you say?" Isabella asked."What? Are you deaf now? You couldn't hear me all along." Ethan said, his voice calm yet painful, like a sharp dagger cutting through the silence of the night."I just want to make sure I hear the last few words," Isabella said once more."Move on, Isabella. I already did," Ethan declared once again.She widened her cheeks in the most delicate way that showed her fake smile so obviously, and with this smile, she made a chuckling sound.She paced to and fro around the table, and afterwards, she placed her hands on the table."You did what, Ethan?" she asked again, as if she could not seem to comprehend what Ethan had said before."You dare not, Ethan! You **in