Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 181

At Ethan Corporation

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Ethan was in an unusually good mood that day. He was engrossed in reviewing a file in his office when a knock interrupted his focus. Without looking up, he responded, “Come in

Assistant Ben entered the office, his face lined with worry. “Boss, Zap Corporation has canceled their project with us,” he reported cautiously.

Ethan’s expression shifted instantly. “What?”

“And… it’s not just Zap Corporation,” Assistant Ben continued hesitantly. “Sheng Corporation has also backed out of their project with us.”

Ethan frowned, his voice calm yet sharp, “Why? Everything was running smoothly until yesterday. What happened overnight? Did you ask them for an explanation?”

These two projects were significant ventures for the company, with both Zap Corporation and Coral Corporation previously eager to collaborate with Ethan Corporation. A sudden reversal like this suggested something critical had occurred.

Assistant Ben swallowed nervously before replying, “Boss, both companies have decided to partner with another firm. I reached out to their CEOs, but they were adamant about terminating the contracts with us.”

Assistant Ben secretly felt a pang of sympathy for the two corporations. Just days ago, they had gone to great lengths to secure deals with Ethan Corporation, and now they had abruptly backed out. Having worked as Ethan’s assistant for years, he had never seen such an event. Ethan Corporation’s reputation was impeccable, and backing out of a deal with them was unheard of.

Ethan leaned back in his chair, tapping the desk lightly with his fingers. “Which company did they choose instead?”

“Pedro Long Corporation,” Assistant Ben stammered, knowing the implications of his answer.

Corporation?” Ethan’s brow furrowed. “Isn’t that a relatively new company that recently gained

secured the fifth spot among

Pedro Long Corporation before. If memory served, the company had previously been known as FBaian Corporation–a firm on the brink of bankruptcy. Then, almost miraculously, someone acquired it. Under its new leadership, it had been rebranded as Pedro Long Corporation and had grown at an unprecedented pace, earning accolades and establishing

name?” Ethan asked, his tone measured but curious.

came to

His hand, which had been idly rotating the crystal ball on his desk, came to a halt.

“What what did you

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mind was racing. The name stirred something deep within him–a name he hadn’t expected to

an involuntary shiver run down his spine as goosebumps spread across his skin. The oppressive aura

deafening. Ethan remained motionless, his head bowed, his face hidden from view. Yet the dark energy surrounding him was undeniable, hinting at the storm brewing within. After what felt like an eternity,

“From the moment he was born until now. Assign our best

replied immediately, his voice steady despite the

my meetings for the day,” Ethan continued. “And make sure I’m not disturbed.

and exited the room

of the office where he kept a bottle of aged liquor. Grabbing it,

really you? Are you alive?

Ethan leaned back, staring at the ceiling as memories he had tried to suppress flooded back. No one could truly understand the turmoil within him, the guilt and