Chapter 75
However, he didn’t brush Dahla’s hand away. He was waiting for her to explain herself. Evelyn tricked, a hint of scom playing on her lips. Was this the proof of his love? Dahlia practically admitted to using the shady tactics he despised, but Charles was shil willing to hear her out. And what about Evelyn? With just Dahlia’s word, Charles was ready to lieve the worst of her
Memories flickered through Evelyny’s mind like a slideshow When she didn’t say anything, it meant she was quilty. When she tried to explain, he would accuse her of just making excuses if she lost her cool she would be labeled as going crazy. A wave of grievance and sadness washed over her, leaving a hitter taste. But all she managed was a cold chuckle
Charles heard it and glanced up at her his eyes narrowed, and a flicker of danger danced in the depths it felt like a warning Evelyn’s smile turned colder. The answer. was clear. She had lost. Without lingenng, she tumed and walked back
She hadn’t banked on this mess making Charles see Dahlia differently, but she had hoped it might give him pause Evelyn was back at the private dining room door in the blink of an eye She pushed the door open and returned to her seat, face composed. She picked up her glass of red wine and took several long sips, trying to wash away the bittemess clawing at her throat
“Evelyn, Dahlia also went to the restroom. Didn’t you run into each other?” Grace, sitting beside het asked:
“No.” Evelyn replied with a smile, picking up her fork and focusing on her meal. She was careful not to let her emotions slip in front of her colleagues
Th’s been ages and Dahlia’s still not back. You think something might’ve happened?” Grace fretted.
“What are you on about? This is Mr. Jenkins‘ place. How could anything happen to Dahlia, the future lady of the house?“)
As they spoke, the door swung open again. Evelyn, along with everyone else, looked up
Not only Dahlia but Charles, too, stood at the door. Dahlia was cozily linked with Charles, and their closeness cleality showed no signs of tension, Charles presence alone was proof of where he stood Dahha’s lips curled into a smule as she shot Evelyn a knowing look, triumph flickering in her eyes. Her slightly raised chin seemed to say Evelyn, you tried to expose me to Chades, but so what? Do you think he’d be mad at me? Principles mean nothing when true love is involved.
ME
Jenkins,” everyone in the room stood up immediately, greeting Charles with nervous respect, except Evelyn, who remained seated and unmoving. She lowered her gaze, masking the coldness and mockery in her eyes, and took her time sipping her soup:\
“Hello” Charles replied coolly, his gaze sweeping over the room before settling on Evelyn. His stare was hard to ignore, but she did and focused on her meal
Dahlia, clinging to Charles arm, beamed at everyone. “Sorry. Charles came early to pick me up”
“Please, carry on Charles has already made arrangements Order whatever you like to eat or drink, it’s on him, no need to be shy.
Charles didn’t say much He just nodded, sidently endorsing Dahlia’s arrangements, giving her the spotlight The crowd’s envy of Dahlia grew stronger
“Thank you, Mr. Jenkins,” they chorused. Charles nodded again, keeping it brief.
