The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 462

His tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation. It was a decision, plain and simple. But who on earth did he think he was, making decisions for her?

"In your dreams!" Evelyn snapped back, her face like a storm cloud. She tried to yank her hand away from Charles, her movements sharp and decisive, as if she were trying to rid herself of something dirty.

But Charles had a grip like a vice. No matter how hard Evelyn struggled, she couldn't break free.

"Charles, let her go! Have you lost your mind? You can't just take whatever you want! Who do you think you are?!" Adam shouted as he rushed over from the other side of the car. With his one good hand, he grabbed Charles's wrist, trying to pry him away.

Even on his best day, Adam was no match for Charles, and after the car accident, he was running on fumes. His efforts barely made a dent.

Adam cursed himself for calling Charles over in the first place. This guy was impossible!

face. But Charles was quick, pulling Evelyn aside and pinning

once more.

over. Just as he regained his footing and prepared to charge again, security, called by Dahlia, swooped in and

pressed against the hood

voice cold as ice when he saw the rough way security handled Adam. They immediately eased up, keeping Adam pinned without

with anger.

at her, his eyes a swirl of emotions. He didn't want to push her this way, but he couldn't just turn his back on

because of her love for her daughter. Can't we let it slide just this once?" His words were meant for both Evelyn and as a

to stay calm despite Charles's blind loyalty to Dahlia and her daughter, but it always got under

for years, chasing his championship dreams. And you think Dahlia's weak excuse of motherly

over. Tomorrow, Aiden will reach out to Adam. Whatever he wants, as long as it's reasonable, I'll make it

including the previous promise to compensate Adam for signing a

Sandy.