The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 27

Samuel felt a pang of regret as well. He admired Evelyn's talent greatly and was very satisfied with her entry. Trying to comfort her, he said, “Evelyn, one setback doesn’t define anything.”

Samuel didn’t understand how important winning first place was to her.

Evelyn barely controlled her emotions and asked with a trembling voice, “Samuel, is it because my work wasn’t good enough?”

“Of course not!” Samuel immediately denied it.

“Then why?” The emotional turmoil inside made Evelyn's voice sharper.

“Evelyn, once you're more involved in this industry, you'll realize that often, we can't compete against the power of money. But don’t lose heart. I believe in you. With your design talent, you’re bound to have a bright future.”

Evelyn fought to suppress the lump in her throat, thinking of the scene she witnessed at lunch. Her unease was confirmed at that moment.

Evelyn suddenly asked, “The winner turned out to be Dahlia, didn’t it?”

“How did you know?” Samuel’s instinctive question confirmed her suspicion.

Evelyn bit her lip hard to control her emotions before saying, “Professor, I got it now.”

She didn’t bother with politeness and just hung up the phone. Her eyes reddened with fury, and like a provoked mother elephant, she dashed towards the VIP lounge where Charles was.

The door was slightly ajar.

Bang—

She pushed it open forcefully. She saw Charles standing by the floor-to-ceiling window on the phone.

Charles heard the noise and turned around with a stern face. His gaze swept coldly over Evelyn.

He hung up the phone. “What do you want?”

His tone was indifferent, exuding a superior's disdain for the ordinary. Charles’ aura of nobility seemed to seep from his bones, and his stern appearance gave the feeling that everything was within his control.