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.

to the point. "Ms. Evelyn, I would like to purchase your latest design for one million dollars. Would that be acceptable?" "One million?" Evelyn's mouth dropped open

is too low? No worries,

than enough, Mr.

is worth

feeling indignant on Evelyn's behalf. Evelyn picked up on

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

it up before taking one

welled up with tears.

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

...

her composure, Evelyn exited the

washing her hands at the communal sink, a strong hand suddenly wrapped around her waist, pulling her into the

expression changed instantly. She was both embarrassed

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

"Click-"

Evelyn against the

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

this straight. We're over! I have no ties with you now. What right do you

She lowered her voice, staring

haven't said yes, and you are finding someone else. Evelyn, do

icy. He looked like he could

his refusal to accept their breakup wasn't out of love. To him, she was only an object of desire, not

be the one to make

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

could finish her sentence, Charles seized her jaw and kissed

fiercely at Charles, and clenched