Chapter 10 Three months later , on a bright spring afternoon , Eva received a call from the prison . [ ] " Ms. Hawthorne , Dominic Whitmore passed away this morning . " The news left Eva stunned for a long time . [ ] day we Though she'd known this day would come , actually hearing it still left her with complicated feelings . [ ] " Did he ... leave any final words ? " ] " There's a letter he specifically wanted given to you . " [ ] That afternoon , Eva went to the funeral home . Dominic lay there peacefully , his face calm , free from the pain and regret that had marked his final days . ] ] For him , death was probably a release . Eva took the letter , written in shaky handwriting : [ ] " Eva , by the time you read this , I'll be gone . I know I have no right to ask for your forgiveness , but I still want to say I'm sorry . [ ] These past three years , I've regretted my choices countless times . If I could do it over , I would cherish you and our marriage properly . But there are no second chances , and I can only leave this world with regrets . [ ] I know you're doing well now - you have a new career and maybe new love too . I'm happy for you , because you deserve the very best life has to offer . ]] Eva , please forget this sinner and live your life to the fullest . ] ] May you always be happy . [ ] -Dominic " Reading the letter , tears welled up in Eva's eyes . [] Not because she still loved Dominic , but because a chapter of her life was truly closing . ] From now on , her past was completely be of h From now on , she could start completely fresh . [ ] The funeral was simple , with few attendees . [] her . [ ] Dominic's parents had died years ago , and friends and relatives had distanced themselves after his scandal . In the end , the person who saw him off was Eva - the ex - wife he'd once betrayed . ] Life's irony at its finest . ] After the funeral , Eva went to the beach alone . [ ] The ocean breeze swept through her hair , carrying away the last shadows from her heart . She pulled out her phone and dialed Cameron's number . " Cameron , it's me . " " Eva , is the funeral over ? " Cameron's voice was full of concern . [ ] " Yeah , it's done . " Eva breathed in the sea air deeply . " Cameron , remember what you told me thr There was silence on the other end for a few seconds . ] " What's your answer ? I want to try this with you . " Eva smiled . " I want to start over , with someone who's worth it . " ] ago ? I'm ready to give you my answer now . " Chapter 10 Cameron's voice filled with joy : " Really ? Eva , are you sure ? " " I'm sure . " Eva's voice was firm . " This time , I'm going to live for myself , for my own happiness . " ] " That's amazing ! Eva , I swear I'll make you happy ! " [] " I believe you , " Eva said , looking out at the horizon . " Because we're equals . We're choosing each other . " [ ] After hanging up , Eva felt lighter than ever . [ ] She had finally said goodbye to her past and was ready to embrace her future . [] And her future would be bright , because she was strong enough , independent enough , and excellent enough . She no longer needed to depend on anyone else , and she no longer needed to lose herself for love . [ ] She was herself - a successful businesswoman , an independent modern woman . ] ] And love was just the cherry on top of her life , not the whole thing . [ ] Six months later , Rivers - Rain Group successfully went public on the NYSE , becoming one of the most watched Chinese companies of the year . Eva and Cameron , as cors , rang the opening bell together . || Flash bulbs popped constantly , and applause thundered . This woman who had once been betrayed by her ex - husband and left with almost nothing now stood at the center of the world's business stage . ] Her net worth had exceeded ten billio dollars , making her a true queen of business . [ ] More importantly , she had found love . Cameron stood beside her , his eyes of de a and affection . They didn't have a lavish wedd exchanged rings on a cozy afternoon , witnessed by close friends and family . [] This time , Eva didn't choose a prince , but a partner . Someone who could fight alongside her and create miracles together . [ ] And she had become her own queen . [ ] On their wedding day , a reporter asked Eva what her secret to success was . Eva thought for a moment , then smiled and said : " The secret to success is simple - never put your hopes in someone else's hands . Believe in yourself , depend on yourself , and achieve for yourself . " ] " When you're strong enough , the whole world will make way for you . " [ ] " When you're excellent enough , you have the right to choose . " " And when you have the right to choose , your life truly begins . " ] This quote later became a life motto for countless women . ] ] And Eva became an idol and role model for countless women everywhere . She proved with her own experience that it's never too late to start over - as long as you have the courage to try again . Betrayal can knock you down , but it can't defeat you . As long as you're strong enough , smart enough , and work hard enough , you can make a perfect comeback in the second half of your life . [] And true happiness comes from inner strength , not external dependence . When you become the best version of yourself , you'll meet the best people . [ ] When you have an independent spirit , you'll have a complete life . ] Eva's story was the perfect proof of that . ] Chapter 1 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!