The Day Our Promise Breaks

At a restaurant, Brooks, ever the gentleman, gracefully pulled out a chair for Evelyn.

"Thank you." Evelyn expressed her gratitude as she took a seat.

Brooks was said to be the epitome of cultivation and chivalry, and indeed, his reputation was well-earned.

Brooks sat down.

After ordering their meals, neither of them spoke. Evelyn waited for Brooks to start a conversation about her work, but Brooks just kept gazing at her.

His gaze was gentle, not at all off-putting. Yet being stared at like this made Evelyn somewhat uncomfortable. She furrowed her brows slightly and met his gaze.

Her expression turned a bit cold. She wondered if he was playing with her. Could it be that his good reputation was undeserved, and he was actually a playboy? "Do you really not remember me?"

Just as Evelyn was secretly harboring doubts, Brooks spoke in a deep, unhurried, magnetic voice.

"Sorry?" Evelyn was puzzled and stared at Brooks.

What did he mean? Did they know each other?

"When do you plan to return my pen?" he asked again.

"What?" Evelyn was bewildered and completely at a loss.

Brooks' eyes dimmed slightly at her genuinely confused expression. Back then, Evelyn had eyes only for Charles.

"Never mind, I must have mistaken you for someone else." Brooks tactfully changed the subject.

Evelyn sat up straight, feeling a bit awkward.

your latest design for one million dollars. Would that be acceptable?"

think the price is too low? No worries, we can negotiate

no, no!" Evelyn hastily interrupted him. "It's more than enough, Mr. Brooks. What

work this time is

Dahlia's work. He was belittling Dahlia, feeling indignant on Evelyn's behalf. Evelyn picked up on it. Brooks slid a

check, offering Brooks a genuinely grateful smile. "Mr. Brooks, thank

check in her bag, zipping it up before taking one more glance at the

eyes welled up with tears. Charlie could

her, Evelyn stood up, bid Brooks farewell,

...

her composure, Evelyn exited

she was washing her hands at the communal sink, a strong hand suddenly wrapped around her waist, pulling her into the adjacent men's restroom. "Charles, have you lost your mind? Let go

She was both embarrassed

her eyes. She didn't see the yellow sign at

"Click-"

Charles forcefully pressed Evelyn against the door. "Who allowed you to have dinner

magnetic voice carried a chilling coldness. His actions were domineering, barely concealing

no ties with you now. What right do you

She lowered her voice,

yes, and you are finding someone else. Evelyn, do you

gaze was icy. He looked

eyes. She knew very well that his refusal to accept their breakup wasn't out of love.

he felt he should be the one to make

her heart and mercilessly replied, "Yes. I truly believe you're already

her sentence, Charles seized

fiercely at Charles, and clenched her teeth