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?”

anticipated. Still, she persisted, “I will pay

without thinking it through. Now get out!” His

moment, she capitulated, speaking softly. “I’m

“I didn’t catch

didn’t think

smile widened, the chill in his eyes

next, but she had no choice. Hesitantly, she walked over to him. Hamilton yanked her towards him with force. The world spun, and suddenly Natalia was pinned beneath

“Are you sure?”

gaze

answer,” Hamilton ordered, turning her face

smile

He wouldn’t let her off

she spoke with forced ease, “I need money, and besides else can satisfy

Mr. Fowler,

tinged with approval as his

Ms. Jenkins. So tell me, how much do you

to sound calm, “One

a cold smile on his lips. “You think you’re worth

that?”

smile

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

“Natalia!”

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suddenly gripped her chin tightly.

Natalia fell silent.

anyone see them. But now, the anger in

was a joke,” she said quickly, meeting his gaze.

price, you better make sure

stood up and said. “Get

a smile.

when they first got together. Every

she had always

Their home.

already seated on the couch.

a shower!” he commanded without looking

stiffened as she replied with a

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

shirt,” he whispered, his breath

was still on the phone.

“Hurry up.”

was evident when she didn’t immediately move. Swallowing hard, she began to fumble with the buttons

shape. As each button came undone, revealing his chiseled chest and abs, Natalia felt the same unnaturalness she had felt for the past three years

responding to something the

his response, he suddenly bent his head and bit gently into

“Ah!”

moan escaped

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other end paused abruptly.