Rewriting My Heart's Fate

"Besides, you two have already made things clear. He promised he wouldn't cross the line, so there's nothing you should worry about," said Lianne.

I shook my head. The uneasiness in my heart still didn't subside.

"Maybe," I said. "But I feel like he isn't the kind of person who would give up easily."

I frowned. The doubt and uneasiness still lingered after so long. Glimpses of the past resurfaced in my mind, and I remembered how cold and indifferent he was toward me back then. I couldn't help but feel bitter inside. Was he deserving of my trust once again?

As the thought clouded my mind, I heard quick raps on the door. The sound pulled me back from my daze.

"Who is it?" Lianne asked, annoyed.

"It's me, Carlos," the person behind the door answered with a tinge of arrogance. "Is Evelyn in there?"

The looks on our faces changed instantly at his name. Carlos was a conceited and vain jerk. Why would he come here to see me?

as if to ask for my opinion. I gritted my

matter, Carlos?" I asked coldly

in the light. He tilted his chin upward a little, looking as

I heard that you wanted to collaborate with Grayson Group,"

up at him as I replied. "This

sneered, "Don't get ahead

It's just a tiny

I say the word. Don't you dare think that you can act all high and mighty just because you won a prize.

my anger, I refused to argue with him. Kevin saw how dark my face had become and came

I

to the point," said Kevin,

fashion industry. You won't be able to bear the consequences if you get on my

a mistake again this time, I'll make sure that you'll pay dearly for your actions!"

simply reminding you to know your place," said Carlos, gripping my chin. "You're just a girl. You better listen to me and follow what I