The Day Our Promise Breaks

Samuel felt a pang of regret as well. He admired Evelyn's talent greatly and was very satisfied with her entry. Trying to comfort her, he said, "Evelyn, one setback doesn't define anything." Samuel didn't understand how important winning first place was to her.

Evelyn barely controlled her emotions and asked with a trembling voice, "Samuel, is it because my work wasn't good enough?"

"Of course not!" Samuel immediately denied it.

"Then why?" The emotional turmoil inside made Evelyn's voice sharper.

"Evelyn, once you're more involved in this industry, you'll realize that often, we can't compete against the power of money. But don't lose heart. I believe in you. With your design talent, you're bound to have a bright future." Evelyn fought to suppress the lump in her throat, thinking of the scene she witnessed at lunch. Her unease was confirmed at that moment.

Evelyn suddenly asked, "The winner turned out to be Dahlia, didn't it?"

"How did you know?" Samuel's instinctive question confirmed her suspicion.

Evelyn bit her lip hard to control her emotions before saying, "Professor, I got it now."

She didn't bother with politeness and just hung up the phone. Her eyes reddened with fury, and like a provoked mother elephant, she dashed towards the VIP lounge where Charles was.

door was

Bang-

pushed it open forcefully. She saw Charles standing by the

the noise and turned around with a stern face.

the phone.

tone was indifferent, exuding a superior's disdain for the ordinary. Charles' aura of nobility seemed to seep from his bones,

and her eyes were reddened with anger. She marched up to Charles and furiously grabbed his collar, demanding, "Charles, first place was mine. What right did you have

Evelyn's wrist and pulling it away. With a push, he pressed Evelyn against the window, his body pinning hers. His lips were close to her ear as he said in an icy tone, "Evelyn, why must you compete with

sarcasm

it clear that Dahlia's sudden decision to enter the

engagement because Charles' grandmother put him under pressure. As

down on her, and she spent five years without any official

looked down on her for being a maid's daughter, just as he did Dahlia for

Evelyn knew Dahlia's intentions.

she would wake up, if ever. Charles was deeply in love with Dahlia, and she just needed Patrick's approval to marry