Chapter 9
“Ethan, it’s not that your father and I won’t let you go, it’s,” Mrs. Martinez struggled to find the words. “The family company is failing. We have to downsize. If we’re unlucky, our whole family might not make it through this.“[]
“What?” Ethan said anxiously. “But didn’t I give Dad the hints and…“]
Mr. Martinez‘ face instantly went pale. “I didn’t partner with that person, it’s true, but he upgraded the scam. I was too foolish, I couldn’t avoid it.“[]
Ethan gritted his teeth and closed his eyes tightly. He gave one last look at the distant sky, then turned dejectedly and followed his parents home.
No matter how hard Ethan tried, just like in the last life, the Martinez family still inevitably headed toward bankruptcy.
But a king’s chaff is worth more than other men’s corn. After graduating from college, Ethan started a new business using his family’s seed money and information from his past life.
Today was the business and trade conference jointly held by an international organization and the government.]]
Some were here to network, some to find business, and others to look for opportunities and gather information.]
This time, Ethan had come alone.]]
The person who would have unconditionally followed behind him was long gone, as was the person who would have sheltered and protected him.
The hardships he never experienced while rebuilding the Martinez‘ business in his past life, Ethan suffered several times over in this one.]
Over the years, during countless sleepless nights, Ethan finally understood how much I had shouldered for him and how many burdens I had carried on his behalf.]
In the dead of night, when he felt he couldn’t go on, Ethan would recall the good memories of the past. Only then could he convince himself, time and again, to endure.[]
in his dreams, he would always say, “Serena, you’re back.”
But upon waking from the dream, there was only empty darkness and the clear, forlorn sound of his own breathing.
Now, as Ethan searched for opportunities at the trade conference, he overheard the following!!
“Did you hear the heir to IRS Inc. is making an appearance today?”
“You mean that young genus, the one who earned a hundred million at a young age?”
“That’s old news. She’s inherited the family business now. In just three short years, she’s doubled the output value of IRS.“}
* gouus Truly remarkable.”
Lastening to ftus. Ethan’s breathing grew heavy
Chapter 9
“Serena, she’s here. She’s going to be here today!“[]
Ethan quickly straightened his hair and clothes, preparing to go to the restroom to tidy up.[]
Unluckily, he was knocked to the ground by someone.]]
“Save me! Please, save me!“]
Hearing the familiar voice, Ethan recognized her. “Vivian? How can it be you?”
The girl before him was dressed revealingly and had a worldly air about her, a far cry from the sweet and fragile image in his memory.
“Ethan? It’s you, Ethan!” Vivian got up from the floor and quickly started pulling at his jacket, saying, “Ethan, save me! Please, save me!”
Before Ethan could react, they were surrounded by a group of people.]]
At the head was a stout, aggressive–looking woman in her fifties who looked like a landlady.[]
“Come on, grab this little wench who seduced my man. I’m going to break her arms and legs with my own hands.“]
“No, you can’t!” Vivian clutched Ethan’s clothes. “Ethan, brother, save me! Save me!”
The woman raised an eyebrow. “Oh, so you’re this little wench’s brother! I took pity on her and arranged a good job for her, but she repaid my kindness by seducing my husband and my son, the bitch!”
Ethan was stunned. He pulled Vivian away from him.
“Vivian White, explain yourself. Haven’t I been sending you money every month all these years? Didn’t you say you were in graduate school? Why are you doing something so shameful?”
The woman exposed Vivian’s true colors directly, “Bah, graduate school! This little wench is such a good liar, you must have been fooled by her too. She dropped out of high school to work as a hostess in a nightclub. Who knows how many men she’s been with, she’s completely rotten, But she’s so good at pretending, she even fooled me at first!“]]
