Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 489

"How the hell am I supposed to trust you, Ethan? We're engaged, and you're still hooking up with other women in a place like this. Doesn't that show how screwed up everything is?" I shot back. "I..." Ethan trailed off, his face drained of color. "Please, Evelyn, just give me a chance to explain this. I swear, I never cheated on you!"

"Enough!" I snapped. Then, I stressed every word as I continued, "I'm done with your lies and empty promises. It's over. You go your way, and I'll go mine."

With that, I stormed off without looking back.

Ethan called my name behind me, his voice breaking, but I tuned him out and let the tears fall. I knew I'd never trust him again. All his promises were just empty words. He betrayed me in the end.

I grabbed my suitcase and left the Grayson residence, my body shaking with anger as I cried my eyes out.

Why the hell was life kicking me when I was already down? I'd given everything to my career. What did I do to deserve this?

When I arrived at the hotel, I called up Kevin and Lianna. I'd been distant with them lately, but they probably kept Evelyn Studio running smoothly while I was absent.

enough, and I laid everything out for

pulling me into a hug.

was touched. I nodded

...

the TV and saw all the crappy stories about me were gone. Instead, the

ined

screwed over Grayson Group were locked up for cooking the books

back on top.

that even real? Who

Evelyn?" Lianne asked,

and forced a smile. "Yeah, I'm good.

hit the jackpot, Evelyn! Who do

shook my head with a wry

bring myself to dwell on it What if... what if it wasn't