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, “Cin

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. | 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.

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

recognition?”

Assistant Ben nodded quickly. “Yes, Boss. Pedro Long Corporation has rapidly risen to prominence. It recently

secured the fifth spot among the top leading companies. In just a year and a half, they've achieved remarkable

growth.”

Ethan's eyes narrowed as he listened intently. He recalled hearing about 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 itself as a

major player in the industry.

“What's the CEO’s name?” Ethan asked, his tone measured but curious.

Assistant Ben furrowed his brows, searching his memory. Suddenly, the ncto him. “Pedro! The CEO of

Pedro Long Corporation is Pedro.”

For a moment, Ethan froze, his body stiffening in disbelief. His hand, which had been idly rotating the crystal ball

on his desk, cto a halt. Slowly, he turned his gaze toward his assistant, his voice barely

audible “What what did you say his nwas?”

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“Pedro,” Assistant Ben repeated, a bit confused by his boss's reaction.

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Ethan stared into space, his expression unreadable, but his mind was racing. The nstirred something deep

within him-a nhe hadn’t expected to resurface, especially not in this context.

The atmosphere in Ethan's office had shifted tically, becoming heavy and almost suffocating. Assistant

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

emanating from his boss was palpable, filling the room with tension. Gritting his teeth to steady himself,

Assistant Ben hesitated before repeating, “Pedro.”

The silence that followed was 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, Ethan finally broke the silence, his voice cold and resolute.

“I want every single detail about that man,” he said. “From the moment he was born until now. Assign our best

investigator to this task, and ensure nothing is overlooked.”

“Yes, Boss,” Assistant Ben replied immediately, his voice steady despite the unease he felt.

“Cancel all my meetings for the day,” Ethan continued. “And make sure I'm not disturbed. Leave.”

Without another word, Assistant Ben bowed and exited the room quietly, closing the door behind him.

Ethan stood, the weight of the revelation pressing heavily on his chest. He walked to a corner of the office where

he kept a bottle of aged liquor. Grabbing it, he moved to the couch, poured himself a glass, and took a deep

drink.

Pedro... Is it really you? Are you alive?

The nechoed in his mind, bringing with it a whirlwind of emotions. 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 sorrow that resurfaced at the mention of Pedro’s name.

He vividly remembered the last the saw Pedro, his best friend, his brother in everything but blood. That day

had been burned into his memory-the day Pedro had stood before him, tears streaming down his face, his voice

trembling with anger and pain as he pointed an accusing finger at Ethan.

“You're wrong!” Pedro had shouted, his words like daggers. “You betrayed me!”

Ethan had believed he was only speaking the truth, but those words had shattered their bond. He hadn't known

then that it would be their final meeting. The memory haunted him, filling him with regret. Was he truly wrong?

Now, years later, hearing Pedro’s ntied to Pedro Long Corporation brought both relief and unease. If Pedro

had survived and thrived, Ethan was genuinely happy for him. If taking Ethan Corporation's projects was a way

for Pedro to seek revenge, Ethan was willing to let it happen.

| just want to see him again, Ethan thought. | want to explain everything, to clear the misunderstanding. But...

will he ever forgive me?

As the hours passed, Ethan drowned his thoughts in alcohol. Each sip numbed the ache in his heart, but it

couldn't erase the weight of his emotions. Memories of their childhood, their unbreakable friendship, and the

moment of their separation swirled in his mind like an unending storm.

By evening, most employees had left the office. Only a few staff members remained, finishing their tasks.

Outside Ethan's office, Assistant Ben paced nervously. It wasn't the first the had seen his boss like this.

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The last twas years ago when Ethan had learned about Lady Boss's supposed involvement with another

man. That incident had left Assistant Ben deeply concerned, just as this one did. He had no idea what had

triggered his boss's behavior today, but the heaviness in the air worried him.

After wrestling with his thoughts, Assistant Ben finally made a decision. | can’t leave him like this, he thought,

mustering his courage. Taking a deep breath, he stepped toward the office door and prepared to knock, ready to

face whatever awaited him on the other side.

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