The days rolled on , and soon I was navigating college life . I soaked up new knowledge like a sponge , learning to wield the resources at my disposal with growing confidence . By my sophomore year , I'd started building my own research team . Every member was exceptional , their talents rivaling my own . To support me , Denisse handed me the reins of a small subsidiary under the Benton family umbrella , giving me full control . Our team's first project was a resounding success , propelling the subsidiary to new heights . In the months that followed , several research breakthroughs sent it climbing until it was nearly neck and neck with the parent group . As a rising star in the business world , I had earned a place among elite circles . By the time I graduated , Derek had returned from abroad and stepped into a leadership role at the Benton Group headquarters . Gossip swirled , with many expecting a bitter rivalry between the Benton heir and their adopted daughter over the family fortune . They assumed I'd be resentful , stuck with a mere subsidiary while Derek took the helm at headquarters . But I wasn't . I threw my full support behind Derek . With his extraordinary talent , my backing , and Denisse's guidance , Derek quickly solidified his position at the top . Around the same time , the Benton Group made a bold announcement : the subsidiary I'd been running was officially spun off and rebranded as Eunova Group . That night , fireworks lit up the sky above Eunova Group's headquarters , a dazzling display that burned until dawn . Derek stood beside me , his voice steady and warm . " Eunice , remember , the Benton Group will forever be Eunova Group's strongest supporter . " I winked at him , a playful glint in my eye . " Maybe one day it'll be Eunova Group propping up the Benton Group . " He laughed , his grin wide . 0.0 % 15:09 Chapter 10 288 Vouchers " Yeah , I know you're the best . " I turned , gazing out at the neon - lit city below , a smile spreading across my face . This was the deal I'd struck with Denisse . Eunova Group was mine , and in return , I'd always stand by Derek . " You're only taking a subsidiary ? " Denisse had asked , one eyebrow arched . " I thought you'd push for something bigger , like half of the Benton Group . Name it , and I might just say yes . " " No. " I'd replied , shaking my head . " What I want is a company that's entirely my own . " I believed firmly that only what I controlled completely could truly be mine . When my alma mater invited me to compete in an equestrian archery tournament as their representative , I saw it as a rare chance to unwind from my whirlwind work life . As expected , I clinched the championship with case . Descending from the podium , I was swarmed by school officials , their congratulations circling me like a whirlwind . When I finally broke free , I heard someone call my name . " Eunice . " It was Dewitt . This was the first time we'd crossed paths since he returned to take over the Fletcher Group . Ignoring Heather's resentful glare , he approached me , his eyes tracing the lines of my archery uniform . " You've become ... extraordinary , " he said , his voice tinged with awe , regret , and something heavier . His gaze felt hauntingly familiar . In my past life, I'd attended a banquet with him where Heather , as the Benton family's adopted daughter , played a pi- ano solo on stage . He'd looked at her the same way then . For a fleeting moment , I wanted to laugh . Even reborn , Dewitt's tastes hadn't changed . He always craved what he couldn't have . I gave him a polite nod in greeting , but didn't stop walking . He stepped in front of me , blocking my path , his expression dark . 40.0 % 15:09 Chapter 10 " What if I said we could start over ? You could be my sister again .... I blinked , baffled For a moment , I struggled to find the words to make him see that his self - assumed importance held no weight in my world anymore . I cut him off , my voice icy . " I have no idea what you're talking about . Mr. Fletcher , if you've got so much time on your hands , maybe focus on saving the Fletcher Group instead . " His face fell , the light draining from his eyes . From what I'd heard , the Fletcher Group was in dire straits , its stock plummeting . In our past life , they'd faced a similar crisis . Dewitt had been too proud to ask for help . Back then , I had to use our meager childhood bond to beg Derek , who had become known as the Phantom Reaper , for help . This time , Dewitt had made his moves earlier , but the Fletcher Group's foundation had been rotting to the core . Without the Bentons ' support , his limited skills couldn't save it . This time , the Fletcher Group was doomed . 78.8 %