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?

to ask for my opinion. I gritted my teeth

asked

that glinted in the light.

heard that you wanted to collaborate with Grayson Group," he said.

I replied. "This

"Don't get ahead

a tiny

think that you can act all high and mighty just because you won a prize. You're still

him. Kevin saw how dark my face

I

straight to the point," said Kevin, to which Carlos glanced at

fashion industry. You

haven't paid for what you've done last time. If you make a mistake again this time, I'll make sure that you'll pay dearly for your actions!" "Is that a threat?" I hissed, trying

was simply reminding you to know your place," said Carlos, gripping my chin. "You're just a girl. You better listen to