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.

quickly got to the point. "Ms. Evelyn, I would like to purchase your latest design for

is too low? No worries, we can

more than enough, Mr. Brooks.

winner's work this time is

down upon Dahlia's work. He was belittling Dahlia, feeling indignant on Evelyn's behalf. Evelyn picked up on it.

for a second before picking up the check, offering Brooks a genuinely grateful smile. "Mr. Brooks, thank you for

before taking one

welled up with tears. Charlie could finally

stood up, bid Brooks farewell, and headed to the restroom to compose

...

composure, Evelyn exited the

sink, a strong hand suddenly wrapped around her waist, pulling her into the adjacent men's restroom.

expression changed instantly. She

was dragged in, she closed her eyes.

"Click-"

Evelyn against the door. "Who allowed you to

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

over! I have no ties with you now. What right do you have to care who I

nervous. She lowered her voice, staring at

to that? I haven't said yes, and you are finding someone else. Evelyn, do you think

was icy. He looked like he could devour

knew very well that his refusal to accept their breakup wasn't out of love. To him, she was

he should be the one to make decisions. He

and mercilessly replied, "Yes. I

her sentence, Charles

fiercely at Charles, and clenched