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.

aura of authority. He walked up the stage and accepted the trophy from the presenter with

Evelyn, his aloofness vanished, replaced by a slight smile.

you," Evelyn's cold facade melted into a

stood side by side, a match in grace

for Dahlia. Could Brooks be

at Brooks and Brooks'

presenter continued

Carlisle Jewels,

the

Dahlia immediately grasped Christy'

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

only receiving the 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 renowned genius designer. Her designs were adored

network spanned the military, politics, business, and even international royalty. Being favored by Taylor and becoming her apprentice essentially meant access to these influential networks, which was exactly

you. Keep it up," Christy said, glancing at Charles and offering Dahlia polite encouragement. Dahlia