One year later , Eunova Group was officially listed overseas . The Benton family held a grand celebration banquet for me , inviting countless celebrities from the political and busi- ness worlds to attend . I smiled gracefully , effortlessly conversing with the influential figures from all walks of life . I was surrounded by people , showered with compliments . My gaze inadvertently swept toward the corner , where I saw Dewitt , looking uneasy . His suit was still meticulously chosen , but the style was long outdated , and the edges even showed signs of wear . I glanced at him just once before withdrawing my gaze . The Fletcher family's attendance at the banquet was the result of Patricia personally coming to plead . At such a gathering filled with powerful people , they wanted to seize another opportunity . Denisse , considering that we were once neighbors , agreed to let them come . The Fletcher family was now heavily in debt and had long since moved out of the villa district . During the ball , I declined many invitations . Taking advantage of the guests dispersing , I walked alone to the terrace outside , hoping to steal a moment to catch my breath . The evening breeze brushed my face with a chill as I stood lost in thought , when Dewitt quietly approached without me noticing . " Eunice . " He gazed at me with a dazed look . " You actually came back too , didn't you ? " " We've been together for so many years , you can't fool me ." It felt as if the night wind paused for a second . His voice was very low , " Back at the orphanage , you could have reached out to me ... " " Why ... " I turned around and looked at him calmly . " I just wanted to choose a path without you , and you happened to do the same , didn't you ? " 0.0 % 15:09 Chapter 13 288 Vouchers These words were like a cold , sharp blade , piercing Dewitt's heart with precision . He staggered backward , his face pale as paper in the moonlight , lips trembling as he tried to say something to refute me , but not a single word came out . Yes . He was the one who chose a different path first . What right did he have to question me ? He turned away , utterly dejected , his back hunched as if all his strength had been drained in an instant . Even after his figure completely disappeared , I did not look away . " Eunice ? " A low , husky voice came from behind me . I turned around and looked at Derek . He walked over , discreetly glancing in the direction where Dewitt had just left. Then , he handed me a cup of warm honey water . " Are you tired ? " he asked softly , his tone filled with genuine concern . I took the cup and looked at Derek's refined profile . Then I glanced into the banquet hall , where Denisse was elegantly conversing with others . " Not tired . " I shook my head , curled my lips into a smile , and gently rested my head on Derek's shoulder . " Rick , have I ever told you this ? " " What ? " " My whole life has truly been wonderful . " I have a mother who , though strict , always respected me . I have a brother who always stood in front of me , shielding me from the wind and rain . The warmth of this moment was within reach , so real . All those hardships and betrayals were now in the past . In this life , may I shine brightly . The end . 54.4 %