The Day Our Promise Breaks

Dahlia shot Evelyn a glance, fully aware Evelyn couldn't hold her liquor well.

"Hey everyone, don't worry about the bill today. This round's on me."

"

Then, she let Charles' hand slip from her grasp and made her way back to her seat, grabbing a bottle to pour herself a full glass. Evelyn remained still, not moving an inch.

Dahlia's gaze landed on Evelyn, and soon enough, so did their colleagues'. Feeling the pressure, Evelyn reluctantly picked up her glass and took a small, half-hearted sip. She wasn't much for drinking and the glass she had earlier had already gone to her head. Dahlia downed her drink in one swift motion. As she set the glass down, she stumbled slightly and ended up in Charles' arms, unsteady on her feet.

She leaned into him, massaging her temple with a hand, and looked up at him with misty eyes. Her voice was soft and inviting. "Charles, I'm feeling a bit dizzy. Let's head home."

The words "let's head home" made it clear just how close they had become.

"Sure," Charles replied.

He wrapped a supportive arm around her waist, guiding her out of the room. As he turned, his gaze lingered on Evelyn once more.

She kept her head down, never meeting his eyes.

grew

...

in the same room with Charles had felt like a

the food, and no one pushed

be part of Carlisle Jewels and work alongside all of you.

Unlike Grace, she only filled her glass halfway with

drink, feeling even more tipsy but keeping

was time to leave. Since they'd planned to drink, no

they hailed and shared cabs. Those heading in the same direction

heading the same way as you," Grace said, sounding a bit out of it, as she opened the last cab full

three

"Take care of Evelyn for me and make sure she

of them replied as the three men exchanged a quick

the corner and will

car and drove off.

off. They