The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 154

Charles came to a halt, his attention snagged by their desperate voices. The man speaking was practically begging, hope lighting up his eyes. "It's true, Mr. Jenkins... I'm not lying... She was the one who came on to us!"

Dahlia was a real piece of work. If they hadn't lived through it themselves, they never would've believed the same woman who had flirted with them was now accusing them of assault.

"Mr. Jenkins, we swear!" another guy chimed in, trying to back up his buddy. They were earnest, almost pleading with Charles to believe them. They had no proof. If they did, they would've shown it ages ago to clear their names. Now, they were kicking themselves for falling into this trap. When she was seducing them, they thought they’d lucked out being in a spot without cameras watching. Now, they were left with nothing to defend themselves.

Charles' intense gaze swept over the two, who were practically swearing on their lives. But as they met his eyes, they didn’t flinch or show any sign of guilt. Charles’ eyes grew darker, more dangerous.

Suddenly, a blood-curdling scream ripped through the air. "Ah! Stay away... please... don't touch me... Charles... Charles..."

Dahlia’s terrified cries yanked Charles’ attention towards her. In an instant, he saw her huddled in the corner of the couch, clothes a mess. Her cheeks were still puffy from crying, and her face was streaked with tears. She was frantically waving her hands, refusing to let anyone near her.

"Dahlia!" Charles’ heart clenched.

The sight hit him like a punch to the gut. Whatever flicker of emotion he had left turned to ice. He shot a look at his bodyguard, who immediately stepped in and stomped on the man who had been talking. “Do you really think you’re someone Miss Dahlia would be interested in?”