The Day Our Promise Breaks

The room was electrified.

Everyone knew Charles had a family and was renowned for his integrity and fidelity. Yet, this was the first time he had ever been seen so intimate with another woman in public.

Speculations flew about Dahlia's attire, with whispers suggesting she might be the elusive Mrs. Jenkins.

"Come to think of it, Dahlia and Mr. Jenkins' silhouettes do remind me of the back view from the photo leaked a month ago when Mr. Jenkins rented out Disneyland for his daughter's birthday."

This mention brought Evelyn back to the day of her daughter's cremation, her gaze towards Charles turning even colder.

Then, the presenter spoke again. "Next, we have the honor of having Mr. Brooks, the CEO of Robinson Group, to present the award to our second-place winner, Ms. Evelyn."

Brooks' name stirred the crowd once more.

The Robinson family, like the Jenkins, was a century-old dynasty in the Capital. Brooks was the current leader of the family. He and Charles were considered the most distinguished men of their generation among the Capital's elite families. As murmurs filled the air, Evelyn's eyes followed the spotlight to see a tall, attractive man in a dark grey suit gently standing up.

up the stage and

Evelyn, his aloofness vanished,

you," Evelyn's cold facade melted into a sincere smile

session, they stood side by side, a

clearly there for Dahlia. Could Brooks be here for

Evelyn smile at Brooks and Brooks' special attention to her.

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designer of Carlisle Jewels, to present

After the presentation, she turned to Dahlia.

Dahlia immediately grasped Christy'

basking in her unique moment of glory, "I'm honored to join Carlisle Jewels and to be your apprentice. I look forward to learning from

one million dollar prize money but, more importantly, an entry ticket to Carlisle Jewels as Christy' apprentice. Christy' mentor was Taylor, the founder of Carlisle Jewels and a globally

the military, politics, business, and even international royalty. Being favored by Taylor and becoming her apprentice essentially meant access to

said, glancing