The Day Our Promise Breaks

Did he ever think about what could actually go wrong? Or did he just not care?

With her mind muddled by the drugs, Evelyn couldn't keep her thoughts to herself anymore. Her voice cracked with emotion as she confronted Charles, "All because I didn't do as you wanted and went on that blind date, you stood by and let him drug me? Why'd you let him take advantage of me? Is this how you teach me a lesson for not following your orders?"

Charles didn't say a word. His silence was as good as an admission.

A chill ran through Evelyn, and with all the strength she had left, she shoved Charles away and leaned against the wall for support.

Just as Charles was about to pull her back into his arms, the elevator doors slid open again.

In walked Brooks, tall and commanding. He quickly reached Evelyn. "Ms. Evelyn, are you okay?"

Since their last meeting at the hospital, Evelyn hadn't seen Brooks. They were from different worlds, so bumping into each other was rare.

Evelyn looked at Brooks now and couldn't muster the energy to wonder why he was there. Sensing her bewilderment, Brooks spoke gently, "Rosa set me up as your blind date. Sorry, I didn't make it on time."

Brooks was actually the man Rosa chosen for her. Evelyn grabbed his arm. Her gaze was unfocused, but she clung on desperately. "Get me out of here."

Without a second thought, Brooks lifted Evelyn into his arms. As he moved to leave, Charles stepped in front of him.

Brooks, where are you taking my woman?" Charles put a heavy emphasis

daggers aimed at Brooks' hands

Unlike the last time at the restaurant, he didn't back down. He looked at Evelyn and was ready to respect her decision. "Ms. Evelyn, who do you want to

be her date today. If Rosa was setting Evelyn

me away..." Evelyn didn't hesitate, not bothering

words enveloped Charles in

eyes cold as ice fixed on her. She

dared to go with

"Charles, I'm feeling dizzy."

Dahlia stumbled out of a room, grabbed

Brooks' arms as they entered

was on this floor. He'd been

closed in front of Charles,

room." Charles didn't even look at Dahlia and just pulled away from her

for the

emergency stairs,

at a time. He couldn't let

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