Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 7

Lounging on the couch with an air of casual ease. Hamilton seemed to be in a pretty good mood.

Beside him sat the woman from the café the day before, her skirt so short it barely reached her thighs.

Natalia glanced at the woman’s legs, pressed against Hamilton’s, before looking away. It seemed she had chosen an inopportune moment to arrive.

The woman’s face darkened at the sight of Natalia, but she held her tongue in Hamilton’s presence.

Hamilton raised an eyebrow at Natalia and asked, “Ms. Jenkins, what brings you here?”

Natalia glanced at the woman again and answered, “Just a small matter.”

Hamilton leaned back and said, “If it’s about resigning, Ms. Jenkins, you can just go to HR.”

Natalia paused, “It’s not about resigning.”

Hamilton chuckled. “Then what is it? I thought the only reason you’d come to me is to resign.”

Ignoring the sarcasm in his voice, Natalia eyed the woman by Hamilton’s side. “I would like to have a word with you alone, Mr. Fowler.”

Hamilton was silent, as if weighing the need for a private conversation.

Natalia was anxious; she knew Hamilton’s temper well. He wouldn’t let things slide easily, not after she had embarrassed him at the Crest Club and insisted on resigning.

As expected, he laughed softly, “Do we really need to talk alone, Ms. Jenkins?”

Natalia’s lips tightened; she took a deep breath and said, “Mr. Fowler, I’ve decided not to resign.”

His expression didn’t change as he asked, “And?”

“I’d like to discuss my future salary with you.

Hamilton crossed his arms, eventually addressing the woman beside him. “Ms. Miller, sorry. let’s discuss our business another time.”

Ms. Miller, shooting Natalia a glare of anger, mustered a smile for Hamilton. “Sure, Mr. Fowler. You handle Ms. Jenkins’s issue first.”

After a resentful look at Natalia, Ms. Miller huffed out.

Once she was gone, Hamilton turned his attention to Natalia.

“How would you like to talk?”

Natalia remained silent, unsure of how to begin. Hamilton seemed patient; he waited for her to

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speak.

“Mr. Fowler, I need to borrow some money.” Natalia finally said, avoiding the topic of her resignation and asking for a loan instead.

Hamilton didn’t hide the mockery in his laugh.

“Do you think this is a charity. Ms. Jenkins? Or do you think we’re close enough for me to lend you money?”

embarrassment, as she had anticipated. Still, she persisted, “I will

Jenkins, don’t come to me without thinking it through. Now get out!” His tone

moment, she capitulated, speaking softly. “I’m not resigning.”

softened slightly, “I didn’t catch that.”

Natalia reaffirmed, “I’m not resigning. I didn’t think it through before. Mr. Fowler. Please forgive me.”

smile widened, the chill in his

what was coming next, but she had no choice. Hesitantly, she walked over to him. Hamilton yanked her towards him with force. The world

“Are you sure?”

her gaze and

me and answer,” Hamilton ordered, turning her face

her bitterness, Natalia forced a smile

He wouldn’t let her off

with forced ease, “I need money, and besides else

Fowler, no

laugh was tinged with approval as his hand

Ms. Jenkins. So tell me, how much do you want?”

to sound calm,

unbuttoning her blouse, a cold smile on

that?”

stretched her smile wider,

think so, Mr. Fowler? If you don’t, then I might just

“Natalia!”

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gripped her chin tightly.

Natalia fell silent.

lost his temper. He typically kept his emotions hidden, never letting anyone see them. But now, the anger in his eyes made

his gaze. “Do you think I’m worth it, Mr. Fowler?”

set the price, you

stood up and said. “Get

a smile.

her when they first got together. Every corner was decorated with the happiness she felt

always called

Their home.

already

a shower!” he commanded without

she replied with a simple

phone. When he saw her, he reached out a hand. Without a thought, Natalia took it, and Hamilton pulled her straight

he whispered,

was still on the

“Hurry up.”

immediately move. Swallowing hard, she began to

each button came undone, revealing his chiseled chest and abs, Natalia felt the same unnaturalness she had felt for

phone, responding to something the person on the other

response, he suddenly bent his head and bit gently into the tender flesh of her neck, grinding softly.

“Ah!”

surprised moan escaped Natalia.

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on the other end paused abruptly.