Chapter 24 — Reborn to Love the Perfect One

A year has passed since the day Ánh Vy was reincarnated, waking up on the morning before the ceremony honoring the fateful young talent, the day for which in her previous life she paid with her life. Now, when Vệ Thịnh Group's annual awards season is about to take place, Ánh Vy stands in front of the mirror in her bedroom, looking at her own reflection with a completely different mood than a year ago.

There was no more fear, no more heavy vigilance, only excitement and peace filled my heart. She put on a gorgeous emerald green evening gown, a gift that Dịch Phong personally chose for her on this special occasion.

This year's ceremony was held at the same five-star hotel where all the events of a year ago began, but this time, the atmosphere was filled with joy and pride instead of tension and intrigue. Vệ Thịnh Group honors not only outstanding young talents, but also celebrates a year of brilliant success of the smart urban project in cooperation with Bạch Dương Group.

Ánh Vy entered the hall and was introduced to important partners by her father. Her eyes were constantly searching for familiar figures in the crowd. She found Dịch Phong waiting for her right at the foot of the stage, in a luxurious black suit, his eyes lit up when he saw her from afar.

"You look very beautiful," he said as she approached, holding her hand affectionately.

"Thank you for choosing this dress for me," she replied, smiling slightly, clearly feeling the warmth radiating from his hand holding hers tightly.

The ceremony went smoothly, filled with laughter and sincere congratulations. Gia Hạnh, now promoted to the position of head of the company's Partnership Department, was also present, constantly teasing Ánh Vy about her increasingly close relationship with Dịch Phong. Chu Văn Đạt, in a neat suit, stood in a corner of the room, his eyes shining with pride as he looked at the girl he always considered a descendant of the family, now shining brightly in her new position.

At the end of the ceremony, when the stage lights dimmed and gentle music played, Dịch Phong suddenly grabbed Ánh Vy's hand and led her to the middle of the stage in front of the surprise of all the guests.

"What are you doing?" She asked, her tone confused but unable to hide the smile on her lips.

"A year ago, in this very place, we had our first conversation," Dịch Phong said, his voice echoed through the microphone, enough for the whole hall to hear clearly. "I have secretly loved you for a long time, but it was not until this night a year ago that I truly saw another Ánh Vy, strong, sharp, and compassionate."

The whole hall listened silently, many people had guessed what was about to happen. Ánh Vy stood there, her heart pounding, her eyes began to water.

"Over the past year, we have overcome many storms together, from betrayal plots, to long nights preparing evidence, to the moment we stood before all shareholders to protect the truth," he continued, then knelt down on one knee and took out a small velvet box from his pocket. "I don't want to wait any longer. Vệ Ánh Vy, do you agree to be my wife?"

The diamond ring sparkled under the stage lights. The whole hall held its breath waiting for the answer. Ánh Vy covered her mouth with her hand, happy tears rolling down her cheeks, she nodded continuously.

"I agree," she replied, her voice choked with emotion. "I agree, Dịch Phong."

Applause and cheers echoed throughout the hall as Dịch Phong stood up, put the ring on her finger, and then hugged her in a warm embrace. Vệ Thành Lâm and Bạchấn Vũ stood from afar, both fathers could not hide the satisfied smile on their lips.

Standing in the middle of the brightly lit hall, in the arms of the man who had silently loved her for an entire lifetime that she had missed, Ánh Vy closed her eyes and let her heart be completely immersed in present happiness. She remembered the girl from a year ago, who woke up in panic and fear, carrying with her painful memories of a cruel death. She remembered the long nights of worry, the times she faced betrayal, the tears she shed because of hurt and loss.

But all of that, now, has become part of a journey that has brought her right where she needs to be: standing among her true loved ones, next to a man worthy of her love, with a heart that has learned how to love fully while still maintaining the necessary sanity.

The fateful day, the day her previous life took her life in humiliation and loneliness, had now become the day that marked the beginning of a new chapter of happiness, a chapter that she, with her own strength and intelligence, had written herself. And when the fireworks celebrating the honor ceremony glowed brightly in the night sky outside the large glass window, Ánh Vy knew that in this life, she had finally found the perfect person for her heart, and with that person, continued to write the story of a love worthy of being cherished for a lifetime.

A few days after that emotional proposal ceremony, Ánh Vy received a letter from the prison, in scribbled but sincere handwriting from Chu Bách Nam. She sat down by the window, slowly opened the letter and read it.

"Miss Ánh Vy, I heard that you are engaged to Mr. Dịch Phong. I sincerely congratulate you. During the months here, I have had a lot of time to reflect on everything I have done. I realized that what I really lost was not an opportunity or money, but a person who truly loved me. I do not dare to expect you to forgive me. I only hope you believe that, even though it is late, I have learned the lesson of my life. I wish you complete happiness with a worthy person."

Ánh Vy folded the letter, her heart filled with complex emotions, no longer resentful, only a gentle regret for a relationship that was once beautiful but had collapsed because of greed. She put the letter in the drawer, thinking to herself, perhaps this is the final and most complete goodbye she needs to completely let go of that past chapter.

The following spring, Ánh Vy and Dịch Phong's wedding was held in the Ve family's villa garden, filled with blooming magnolia flowers, the flower her mother once loved the most. Gia Hạnh stood next to her as a bridesmaid, constantly wiping away tears of happiness. Chu Văn Đạt was invited to sit in the family's row of honor, his eyes shining with immense pride. Vệ Thành Lâm personally led his daughter across the aisle, handing her hand to Dịch Phong with a satisfied smile that he had not seen in many years.

Standing before the guests, under the clear blue sky of an early spring day, Ánh Vy and Dịch Phong exchanged lifelong vows. When the two shared their first kiss as husband and wife, applause and confetti filled the garden, marking a new, complete and happy beginning for the love story that the two had to go through many challenges to keep intact until today.

Vệ Ánh Vy's story, from a girl who died in humiliation because of misplaced kindness, to a brave female leader who found true love with the perfect man who had silently waited for her all her life, ends as a proof that, as long as you are brave enough to change and alert enough to love properly, anyone deserves a perfect and happy second chance.

That evening, after the wedding party had ended and all the guests had left, Ánh Vy and Dịch Phong stood together in the quiet garden, watching the remaining magnolia petals falling gently in the night breeze. She rested her head on her husband's shoulder, filled with a deep contentment.

"Thank you, for patiently waiting for me for a lifetime," she spoke softly, her voice filled with emotion.

"Thank you, for giving me the opportunity to love you to the fullest," Dịch Phong replied, squeezing her hand in his. "From today, we will continue to write new pages together, more beautiful than anything we have ever dreamed of."

Under the gentle moonlight illuminating the garden, two silhouettes leaned against each other, quietly enjoying a rare moment of peace, the beginning of a long, happy journey ahead, where there was no longer a shadow of betrayal, loss, or loneliness that had surrounded a lifetime.