Chapter 11
I never expected that in all the years since I went abroad and left, Vivian and Ethan had somehow not ended up together.[]
In our last life, as legal siblings, they were forced by the Martinez to marry other people.[]
Even after getting married, Vivian was never content and always caused a lot of trouble.[]
And Ethan was always happy to follow behind her, cleaning up her countless messes.
As for me, caught in the middle, I suffered countless unspeakable hardships.[]
In this life, after being found by my biological parents, I underwent proper training as an heir and showed a surprising talent for business early on.]]
My dad always praised me as a peerless genius and was very comfortable handing the company over to me, while he took my mom to travel the world and enjoy life.]]
This time, returning to the country, I thought I would see Vivian and Ethan at least married and with children.
The result.
One had become a professional mistress, the other a minor entrepreneur who had faced countless rejections.]]
The two who were inseparable even in death in our last life were now tearing each other apart, making for an ugly scene.]
I sighed with some emotion and turned to leave.]
The person guiding me was quite enthusiastic. “Ms. Brown, this way, please.“[]
“Serena, don’t go! Wait for me! It’s Ethan Martinez! Serena!“]
The more Ethan yelled like this, the faster I walked.]]
He was quickly blocked.]
“Do you know who that is up ahead? That’s Ms. Brown of IRS, a true business tycoon! Young man, she is someone you can’t hope to associate with, I advise you to walk a proper path and stop thinking about cutting corners.“]
Those words struck Ethan’s heart heavily.]
He began to mock unself. “Ha! Hahaha! Serena, it turns out that without you, I’m nothing! Mom and Dad were right. Without you, I’m really nothing!”
In the last life, at least, the Martinez‘ business had recovered to its pie bankruptcy scale in just two years, but in this life, he had struggled for five years on his own and still only had a very small operation
14han smoked nearly a whole pack of cigarettes before returning to the evening’s business experience sharing session at the conference
He didn’t even have the credentials for a seat and sunid only watch from the sidelines ast, the guest speaker spoke elaquenily
Chapter 11
on stage.
Standing in the center of the stage under the spotlight, I looked at the lonely figure of Ethan in the shadowy corner, but it was only a passing glance.[]
“That is all for today’s sharing session. Thank you all for listening.“|
As I was preparing to leave, the lights suddenly dimmed.[]
My fiancé, Alan, worth hundreds of billions, came forward with a bouquet of red roses and proposed in front of everyone.
This was something we had arranged long ago. To enter the domestic market, we needed public opinion to pave the way.
It was a plan that saved a lot on marketing costs.]
So, amidst the cheers of the crowd, I blushed and accepted.]]
Alan held me tightly in his arms and publicly promised to give me shares worth tens of billions as a gift. After a polite refusal, I accepted.
In the following days, this event swept across all domestic platforms.]]
When the public buzz reached its peak, I announced the IRS Inc. product line. As soon as the products were launched, they sold out explosively.
During my busiest work period, a gray–haired Mr. and Mrs. Martinez begged to see me.
They said that Ethan had fallen ill after returning from the trade conference and was now on the verge of death.
They knelt before me, hoping I would go see Ethan one last time.
I thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.[]
in the hospital room, Ethan was too sick to open
his
eyes.[]
As I was leaving, he was still murmuring, “Serena, I’m sorry, Serena.“[]
Alan was waiting for me at the door. “You’re too busy right now. Trivial matters like this aren’t worth your precious time.“]
I gave him a kiss. I thought he was absolutely right. []
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