Evelyn was in the studio , adjusting the waistline on a sample dress , when the doorbell suddenly rang . Ryan went to answer it , and his face instantly hardened . Standing at the door was Brandon Caldwell - immaculately dressed in a tailored suit , holding an enormous bouquet of white roses . Behind him , a moving truck idled at the curb , several workers unloading large boxes . " Is Evelyn here ? " His voice was hoarse . " She doesn't want to see you , " Ryan said curtly , standing firmly in the doorway . Brandon ignored him and raised his voice . " Evelyn ! " Evelyn set her needle and thread aside and walked out . When she saw Brandon , her brows immediately knit together . " What is it ? " Brandon's eyes lit up the second he saw her . He stepped forward quickly - only to be blocked by Ryan again . " I bought everything , " Brandon said , urgency laced in every word . " Imported lace , pure silk satin , hand - embroidered tulle ... It's all in the truck . Whatever you need - it's yours . " Evelyn glanced at the truck without a flicker of emotion . " I don't need any of it . " " There's more , " Brandon added , pulling a folder from his pocket . " I also bought that premium storefront downtown . It's yours - you can use it to open your own studio . No strings . " Evelyn let out a cold laugh . " You really think this is what I wanted ? " " No , " Brandon lowered his voice . " I just ... I want to fix things . Somehow . " " Make it up to me ? " she echoed , her laugh sharper now . " With money ? " Brandon's breathing became erratic . " I know I messed up , Evelyn . I really do . Whatever you want - anything -just tell me . I'll give it to you , if it means you'll forgive me . " Evelyn turned to leave , but Brandon rushed forward and grabbed her wrist . " Give me another chance , " he begged . " Just one more , " Ryan immediately stepped in , shoving him back . " Let her go ! " Brandon stumbled but instead of retreating , he suddenly reached into his inner jacket pocket and pulled out a knife . Ryan's eyes widened , stepping protectively in front of Evelyn . But Brandon didn't attack . Chapter 22 84.62 % " King or Clown Move aside ! fil show you my crown ! Instead , he turned the blade on himself , the tip pressing against his own forearm . " Evelyn ... " His voice broke , thick with tears . " If I bleed , will it make you care again ? Just a little ? " Evelyn's gaze was ice . " Have you lost your damn mind ? " His hands were shaking . The knife trembled as it sliced across his skin . Blood welled up instantly , trailing down his arm in red beads . " I just wanted you to see me , " he choked out . " To see how much I regret everything . " Evelyn didn't flinch . " Brandon , you could die right here in front of me , " Evelyn said , voice like ice , " and I still wouldn't blink . " His face went ghostly pale . The knife clattered to the ground . " Get out , " she said coldly , turning away . " And take all your circus with you . " Brandon stood there , blood dripping onto the pavement , eyes fixed on her like a man lost . Ryan slammed the door shut in his face . Outside , Brandon slowly crouched down and picked up the knife , his blood smearing across the handle . One of the workers approached cautiously . " Mr. Caldwell ... the materials ... ? " " Throw it all out , " Brandon rasped . " Every last box . " He swayed as he stood , then staggered toward the car , his figure hunched and defeated . Back inside , Evelyn continued stitching the dress , her hands steady , the needle threading through fabric with practiced precision . Ryan set a warm glass of water beside her . " Are you okay ? " She took it and nodded . " If he found the studio , it means he's been snooping around the competition . " " Should we relocate ? " " No need , " Evelyn said with a faint smirk . " Let him spiral . 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