The Day Our Promise Breaks

"Did I miss something?" Charles' lips curved slightly, his tone giving nothing away, as he sauntered in with long strides. He shrugged off his coat, handing it to a waiting servant, and headed toward the sofa, sneaking a glance at Evelyn before settling down across from the group. As he crossed his legs, he maintained his usual aloof demeanor, and angled himself slightly toward Brooks. Maybe it was just too warm inside with the heat on, but he casually unbuttoned two buttons of his shirt, revealing his elegant neck. With a sly smile, he adjusted his collar. From Brooks' angle, he could spot the faint red love bites peeking out from under it. Judging by their fresh color, they weren't from long ago. No need to guess who left them.

Those marks told a story of someone who hungrily claimed Charles' body, leaving such passionate traces on his skin. Brooks' eyes darkened, reading the silent challenge in Charles' demeanor. Charles didn't need words to stake his claim; silence was enough. After all, he had often asserted in front of Brooks that Evelyn was his woman.

Rosa, meanwhile, missed Charles' little game and only caught his laid-back, indifferent vibe. "You've missed quite a bit," she almost said out loud. She knew now that, to Charles, Evelyn was just an option, not a priority. If he truly cared, how could he stay so composed with a serious contender like Brooks in the room?

When Rosa arranged a blind date for Evelyn, there was a hint of personal motive. She had intentionally let Charles know about it, hoping to stir something in him. But based on Charles' current attitude, it would only bring Evelyn misery. Rosa couldn't rest easy with that thought.

Abandoning the idea of getting

Evelyn together, Rosa bluntly announced, "Brooks and Eve had a blind date today, and they really

even more

mutual affection.

was

his gaze as he watched Evelyn. His question was loaded.

her to deny any feelings for Brooks. His possessiveness was flaring up. He wouldn't stand for it. Evelyn'@smile was icy. She had no intention of following Charles' bidding.

a moment, Evelyn was caught