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.

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

you think the price is too low? No

him. "It's more than

this time is worth it.

was clear he looked down upon Dahlia's work. He was belittling Dahlia, feeling

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

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

up with tears. Charlie could finally rest in

up, bid

...

composure, Evelyn

wrapped around her waist, pulling her into the adjacent men's restroom. "Charles, have you lost your mind? Let go of

expression changed instantly. She was both embarrassed and

her eyes. She didn't see the

"Click-"

Evelyn against the

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

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

her voice, staring at Charles

agree to that? I haven't said yes, and you are finding someone

gaze was icy. He looked like he

to accept their breakup wasn't out of love. To him, she was only

he should be the one to make

her heart and mercilessly replied, "Yes. I truly

her sentence, Charles seized her jaw and kissed

Charles,