The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 142

Dahlia casually brought up the incident from five years ago, knowing exactly the effect it would have. To Charles, Evelyn drugging him to snatch him away from Dahlia was like a thorn in his heart. Not only did Evelyn do that, but she also forced Dahlia and Sandy to flee the Dahlia's mention of the past was no accident. It was a calculated move to ignite Charles' anger. As long as he was furious, the whole debacle of Sena and Michael drugging Evelyn could be swept under the rug. Evelyn would have to grin and bear it, swallowing her pride. If Dahlia could see Evelyn squirm, it would give her a twisted sense of satisfaction.

country to endure hardship after hardship abroad. This wound still festered in Charles' heart, making him loathe Evelyn with every fiber of his being.

Even though Dahlia secretly looked down on Sena, she kept up the pretense of supporting her. It wasn't just to thwart Evelyn's plans but also because Sena, despite her foolishness, was a useful tool. This recent matchmaking mess with Michael didn't ruin Evelyn, but it sure made Sena despise her even more. In Dahlia's hands, Sena was like a weapon, ready to strike Evelyn whenever needed.

Evelyn scoffed, the sound dripping with sarcasm. So, Dahlia expected her to just shrug off everything that had happened? Was she to pretend that Sena's attempt to drug and destroy her was nothing? It wasn't going to happen.

wasn't going to let Dahlia win this round.

glaring spotlight on Sena's failure. Evelyn had escaped the drugging and all, while Sena, who

rage, Sena stumbled to her feet and rushed at Evelyn, her true feelings spilling out. She

to intervene, reaching out to stop her. But blinded by anger, Sena was beyond reasoning. Dahlia could

Evelyn, her face twisted in a mask of fury.

cracked across Sena's cheek. "Watch

me!" Sena shrieked. Her hatred for Evelyn

Evelyn raised her hand to block Sena's attack, but she was a moment too late. A strong hand