After I Stopped Loving Him novel Chapter 1174

Frank agreed on the other end of the line. "Got it. I'll keep an eye on York for you, Ethan."

"Thanks."

"Come on, you don't need to be so polite," Frank said with a light laugh. "We're brothers. We're family. When you get all formal with me, it makes me nervous. I start wondering if I messed up and you're planning some grand punishment."

Ethan chuckled, the tension leaving his shoulders. "Are you asking for a scolding? Does it make you feel better if I yell at you?"

"Not exactly. Just treat us normally. If you need something done, give the order. If not, we'll stick to our usual roles."

They were all working tirelessly to protect the Adams family empire. They couldn't let Ethan shoulder the immense pressure alone. He had carried the weight of the family for years, and it hadn't been easy.

"What about Project Phoenix?" Ethan asked, shifting the topic. "Are you confident it'll turn a profit?"

Frank hesitated. "Honestly, Ethan, I can't give you a straight answer. The movie hasn't premiered yet, so who knows? But we put everything we had into the production, and the plot is solid. The box office numbers will depend on the audience, but I personally believe in it."

He paused, adding, "Isabella believed in it, too. We pitched it to a lot of investors, and they all turned us down. Isabella just read the script once and agreed to back it."

Her massive eighty-million-dollar investment had practically saved the project.

Ethan went silent for a moment before speaking. "When I initially gave her ten million dollars, I wanted her to hit a wall. I figured she'd blow through the money, realize how hard business was, and settle comfortably into being a housewife. I never expected her to turn it into a massive return in just six months, let alone expand her operations so aggressively."

"When you find the right industry at the right time, the momentum carries you," Frank said. "Isabella caught the wave perfectly. Even with new competitors flooding the market, no one can touch her right now. You need to focus on resting, Ethan. Don't worry so much. We're keeping an eye on things, and we won't let anyone take advantage of her."

Not that Isabella needed their protection anymore.

"Yeah," Ethan replied softly. "I know."