Isabella’s POV
I was still in a bit of a shock long moments later after Ethan had explained this sudden desire to ‘hire me.’ Even after he explained the troubles one of his companies was experiencing, and how he thought I could help him, I remained silent. Both in confusion and contemplation.
In my previous life, I’d firmly believed Ethan saw me as nothing but another possession he’d acquired. He had been obsessive with his control of every aspect of my life. I’d needed his permission to step foot outside the house. It had been a suffocating existence, which had contributed greatly to my trust in James and his plan. His stifling control and Chloe’s constant schemes designed to sow even further discord had only caused my resentment toward Ethan to grow deeper and deeper as time went on.