The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 513

Dahlia wrapped up her little power play with a satisfied smirk. She turned to the shop assistant, tilted her chin up a notch, and said with all the arrogance she could muster, "Call security and clear the store. I don't want to share space with people who shouldn't be here. It's ruining my shopping vibe."

Dahlia had a knack for vanity and loved putting on a show. When she was around Charles, she pretended to be someone who wanted for nothing, making it seem like being with him was all that mattered. But away from him, she was a different person altogether. She basked in the superiority that came from Charles's status and influence. To flaunt her position, she'd have the store cleared out every single time she visited. This wasn't her first rodeo, and the staff knew the drill.

Hearing Dahlia's orders, the shop assistant approached Evelyn, apologizing, "I'm sorry, miss. Ms. Dahlia is one of our mall's platinum VIPs. She has the authority to request exclusive service..."

"Evelyn, why are you still here? Do you want me to call security to have you thrown out?" Dahlia's eyes were filled with disdain, her attitude unmistakably domineering as she glared at Evelyn. Watching Evelyn shrink back gave her a twisted sense of joy.

Just as Dahlia was relishing her victory, Adam burst in from outside. He roughly grabbed Dahlia by the collar, making her look up. Then he shoved his phone in her face, his voice dripping with sarcasm as he addressed Charles on the other end. "Charles, look at this. Even now, you let Dahlia strut around like she owns the place in front of Evelyn. How can you live with yourself after what happened to Charlie?"

The mention of Charles's name made Dahlia's demeanor change in an instant. Her fierce look melted away as she turned toward the phone, facing Charles's stern expression. Even through the screen, his gaze was icy and made her shiver.

quickly adopted a pitiful expression, stumbling over her words as she tried

at Dahlia. Instead, he looked up at Aiden, who was

a shiver run down his spine. He'd heard what Adam said, too. Under Charles's intense stare, sweat began to trickle down his forehead. Earlier that morning, Mr. Jenkins had called him to sort out this mess. An hour ago, he'd wrapped up all the tasks Mr. Jenkins had set for him. Who would've guessed Dahlia would still be flaunting herself at the Jenkins family mall, especially in front of Ms. Evelyn? He felt his year-end bonus slipping

of Ms. Evelyn. Ignoring the sweat on his brow, Aiden quickly said, "Mr. Jenkins, after your call this morning, I had her card frozen. It can't be used

Evelyn was listening in. This was his way of letting Ms.

swiftly called the

manager. Once connected, he

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manager, startled by Aiden's reprimand, quickly contacted the store manager. The manager had been delayed by personal matters and had just reached the mal entrance. Frightened by the scolding, the manager hastened his pace inside. Who knew such a delay could cause

did something right. If he kept letting Dahlia bully Eve, Adam would have been done with him. While internally criticizing, he reached out to Evelyn. Evelyn, getting the hint, palled out a disinfectant wipe from her bag and