The Day Our Promise Breaks
Chapter 30

Charles finished speaking and left in big strides with Dahlia beside him.

Evelyn collapsed. She slid down the car, bowing her head in discomfort. Her head was buried in her knees.

She had returned to the venue, still harboring a sliver of hope.

Charlie was gone. There was no way Charles would see Charlie if he rushed over. Perhaps he could believe her words and give back to her what was originally hers. However, with the attitude he showed just now, there was no turning back from tonight's outcome. A million, to the wealthy, was not much money. But to ordinary people, earning a million was not something that could be achieved quickly.

It took Evelyn a while to adjust her emotions and go upstairs to do her makeup.

...

At the award ceremony, the host was going through the process.

Evelyn and the other finalists were waiting backstage for the results. Dahlia sat in the front row, dressed in next spring's haute couture from the X brand collection. Charles had gotten it for her. It was her first time wearing it.

Someone recognized it from behind and asked her uncertainly, "Dahlia, is that the X brand's latest haute couture for next spring?"

"Yeah." Dahlia spoke softly.

"Your boyfriend is so good to you. I'm so envious."

Dahlia's eyes were tender as she looked at Charles in the first row of the venue, and she said gently, "Yes, he loves me very much and treats me well."

After speaking, amidst the compliments and envy of the crowd, she glanced surreptitiously towards the shadows at the back.

There sat Evelyn.

...

On stage, the host went through the proceedings smoothly until the final award presentation.

He opened the envelope and announced loudly, "The first place in this competition goes to..."

"Dahlia."

Evelyn's mouth curled into a cold smile. She already knew the result, but when Dahlia's name was spoken, she couldn't help but clench her fists tightly. She looked up at the first row of the venue. Charles sat there elegantly, and sensing her gaze, he looked back at her. His eyes were cold, devoid of any warmth. The host continued to announce the rankings.

"Second place, Evelyn."

"Third place, Grace."

After the announcement, applause followed. The host said loudly, "Would the winners please come up to the stage?"

Dahlia was the first to stand up, walking towards the stage with confident and elegant steps. Her makeup was exquisite, and her haute couture dress was dazzling.

As soon as Dahlia appeared, she immediately became the focus of the entire venue. Below the stage, the applause was thunderous.

Dahlia's smile deepened. It greatly satisfied her vanity.

However, her moment of glory lasted only a few seconds.

When Evelyn followed her and stood next to her, Dahlia could clearly feel everyone's gaze shifting from her to Evelyn, including Charles'. She even saw a flash of amazement i his eyes.

The smile on Dahlia's lips almost faltered. Her meticulous outfit couldn't compare to Evelyn's casual attire. Dahlia's hands, lightly lifting her skirt, clenched tightly to maintain a composed smile. FindNovel

The three of them went up on stage.

After lining up, the host continued with the proceedings. "Next, the CEO of Jenkins Enterprises, Charles, will present the award to Ms. Dahlia, our first-place winner today." Charles' appearance at this competition was unexpected. The tall and handsome man immediately drew everyone's attention back to Dahlia.

Evelyn's lips maintained a polite

smile, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. She coldly watched as Charles handed Dahlia the prize money he

had personally funded-the money she would've used for Charlie's grave.

Hatred surged in Evelyn's heart.

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Out of the corner of his eye, Charles noticed Evelyn's gaze towards him. When Dahlia hooked her arm around his for a photo, Charles did not refuse.