The media hall at the Heritage Coast jewelry exhibition buzzed with flashing lights and murmuring crowds . Tonight's spotlight wasn't on gems or displays , but on people . The creative minds behind the Rebirth Cycle exhibition would make their joint debut . A single stone stirred endless ripples . Mention of " creative minds " instantly set the industry abuzz . Andrew had declined all interviews before filming began , released no materials , updated no official sites , and hadn't even appeared at the poster launch . His sudden announcement left everyone wondering : Who convinced him to show up ? Yet the greater surprise stood beside Andrew . Sophieleila . This newcomer who'd mysteriously joined less than a month ago now stood calmly at center stage in tailored black , poised and elegant . Reporters gasped throughout the hall . " Who isleila Sophieleila ? " " Didn't she just arrive recently ? " " I heard she resembles Andrew's ex . " " Could she be a substitute ? " Whispers of speculation spread . Voices rose in doubt : " Is this a recycled lover ? Some marketing stunt ? " Someone even posted her fainting footage online : " Identity crisis ? Personality disorder ? " Rumors swirled . The host paused briefly before handing the mic to Andrew . " Mr. Williams , may we know who this is ? " 0.0 % 00:07 Chapter 20 Andrew took the microphone : " She's my only partner . " Silence held for two breaths before camera shutters exploded . His quiet voice carried undeniable weight : " She single - handedly built this project - from concept to composition , script to lighting . " " Without her , I wouldn't have returned . " " So today , this stage doesn't belong to me . " " It belongs to her . " He turned toleila Sophieleila , gaze steady and warm . " Her name isleila Sophieleila , the soul of this project . " " If you must label her , let me do it . " " She is my lifetime partner . " The hall erupted . Under the spotlight , leila Sophieleila lowered her head , covering her reddened eyes . She hadn't expected him to publicly claim her name , identity , and all her questionable history . She wasn't Emerie . Not Andrew's past lover , nor the replacement gossip imagined . She wSophieleila . Who returned to his side , reclaimed the stage , and proved herself through creation . She offered him the mic , but he shook his head , whispering : " Speak for yourself . " Lifting her face to the spotlights , she said softly : " Thank you for your interest . " " This is my first public project under my own name . " " But I believe it won't be the last . " " I come from no prestigious background , inherit no industry legacy . " " I'm simply a partner willing to see through to the end credits with the one I love . " Slow applause rose from below . 37.7 % 00:07 288 Vouchers Chapter 20 Some still doubted ; others already wept . Yetleila Sophieleila knew - her identity no longer depended on Emerie's name or memories . She was herself . 288 Vouchers She stepped off the stage as staff gradually dimmed the gallery lights , the final spotlight focusing on the sapphire pen- dant at the center of the display . At this moment , their collaboration had only just begun . After the event . An assistant hurriedly handed over a duplicate contract : " Andrew , need your approval ? " Andrew skimmed the document and signed . The assistant hesitated : " Shouldn't you be listed as co - executor here ? " Andrew chuckled softly , taking the pen to write in that section : Sophieleila . Then added : " She handles the main shots - I'm just providing the lighting . " 78.3 %