The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 153

landing smack on Evelyn.

He had a cigarette in one hand and his phone in the other. His eyes were locked on Evelyn as he spoke. Evelyn ignored him and began to push herself up from the ground. That was when Charles' expression shifted dramatically. The cigarette slipped from his fingers, "Ouch!" Evelyn flinched, trying to flick it off, only to stumble and fall right back down. Meanwhile, Charles' face darkened as he listened to Dahlia's frantic voice on the line. He replied in a deep, soothing tone, "Don't worry, I'm on my way. I won't let anything happen to you again."

Charles didn't hang up. His voice was a constant comfort to Dahlia. It was like Evelyn wasn't even there he didn't spare her a glance. He just jumped into his car and sped off, headlights disappearing into the night.

"Charles!" Evelyn called out. She was finally on her feet, but the roar of the engine drowned her shout. She stood there, watching the taillights vanish, a chill wind sweeping past.

picked up her bag, slipped off her high heels, and with just her socks on, she braved the pain of her

...

the place cleared out. Several bodyguards stood watch outside a room, but Aiden was nowhere in sight. Two men lay at their

immediately acknowledged him with respect. His gaze was icy as he watched the two on the ground like they were as good as dead. Without a second thought, he pushed open

the two

awake, fearfully

made them recoil, but

Desperation crept in as they tried to plead their case, almost

who'd flirted and led them on. They were familiar with such scenes and believed she was just begging for attention. Fueled by alcohol and her provocations, they followed her into the room, only for her to