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.

was slightly

Bang-

Charles standing by

a stern face. His gaze swept coldly over

hung up the phone. "What do you

to seep from his bones, and his

to Charles and furiously grabbed his collar, demanding, "Charles, first place was mine.

he said in an icy tone, "Evelyn, why must you compete with Dahlia for everything?

the sarcasm in Charles'

made it clear that Dahlia's sudden decision to enter the

years ago, Charle's father Patrick had agreed to Charles and Evelyn's engagement because Charles' grandmother put him under pressure. As soon as she and Charles got engaged, his grandmother fell ill and

down on her, and she spent five years without any

being a maid's daughter, just as he

Evelyn knew Dahlia's intentions.

Charles was deeply in love with Dahlia, and