The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 575

When Evelyn realized something was wrong, it was already too late.

She stared at Aaron in utter disbelief.

She never imagined that someone Brooks considered a friend would drug her.

This was her first time meeting Aaron; Evelyn couldn't fathom why he would do this to her.

Only one thought echoed in her mind: Get out of this room, now.

She staggered to her feet, but her body felt weak and unsteady. The world spun around her, and she collapsed back onto the plush sofa.

She could feel her consciousness slipping away.

Aaron sat nearby, watching her coldly.

The wine wasn't just laced with an aphrodisiac—it also contained a sedative that would make Evelyn briefly lose consciousness.

The plan was simple: by the time Evelyn woke up, the drug would have taken full effect, and she would naturally end up in Brooks' arms.

Just before Evelyn succumbed to the darkness, her hand fumbled across the coffee table and landed on a steak knife. In a desperate act of self-preservation, she tried to slash her own thigh.

Aaron broke out in a cold sweat. He reacted instantly, grabbing Evelyn's wrist and wrenching the knife from her grasp. He hurried to explain himself.

"Ms. Evelyn, you don't need to be afraid. You're Brooks' beloved-I have no interest in you. The drug was only meant to help you and Brooks."

But Evelyn couldn't fight the effects of the drug. Her strength failed her, and she went limp, sinking into unconsciousness.

out a long

God she hadn't

never expected Evelyn to

They came in, gently lifting Evelyn and carrying

private room at this upscale lounge-a place where they could

...

as two of his friends were heading down the corridor. Together,

he scanned the

nowhere

"Where's Evelyn?" he demanded.

your room," Aaron replied, lounging

mischievous smile. "Go on,

vel

the gift I've prepared

understood the implication behind

that Brooks was moving too slowly

ignored him. He cherished Evelyn, and wanted to give her time

barked, his face darkening as he seized Aaron by

drug is safe. As long as you give her the antidote, she'll

Brooks realized exactly what

him. Without thinking, he punched Aaron hard across

froze on his

cold glare before releasing his grip and storming out of the

the blood from his lip, Aaron watched Brooks' retreating back unfazed. He