The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 308

Brooks cruised over to one of the city's most popular Italian spots.

Wesley was pushing for a retrial, and Charles got wind of it right away. His face turned grim. Two years back, if it hadn't been illegal, Charles might have taken Wesley out himself after learning Wesley had tried to off Evelyn. Even though Evelyn had somehow survived that crash, it didn't change the fact that Wesley wanted her dead. Plus, her two-year disappearance was on him too. No way was he getting a slap on the wrist this time.

Charles couldn't handle it personally, but he sure could make sure Wesley never saw the light of day again. He dialed up Blake. Two years ago, Blake had been the one to lock Wesley up for life.

"Blake, I want Wesley to rot in jail."

"Consider it done," Blake assured.

Back then, seeing the fire in Charles's eyes whenever Wesley's name came up, Blake had to ask, "Are you sure you don't love Evelyn?"

Charles shot back without skipping a beat, "This isn't about love."

was sure of who held his heart. But

for good. She'd been on edge since Evelyn showed up alive,

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years ago, she'd maneuvered everything perfectly, using Wesley to wipe Evelyn out. When the dust settled,

wasn't in her best interest.

dumb

knew exactly why Evelyn went. Evelyn didn't buy Wesley's story and had a sneaking suspicion Dahlia was pulling the strings. She wanted Wesley to spill the beans

Evelyn didn't get was, with Sandy as leverage, Wesley would rather die than turn on Dahlia. Even after all this time, Evelyn was still headstrong

luck like that wasn't forever.

caught Dahlia off

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snatching Charles away either.

chose not to interrupt Charles. The sting