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?”

face flushed with embarrassment, as she had anticipated. Still,

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

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

features softened slightly, “I didn’t catch

didn’t think it through before.

widened, the chill in his eyes melting

coming 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

“Are you sure?”

gaze

me and answer,” Hamilton ordered, turning

forced a smile and said, “Yes, I’m

He wouldn’t let her off

need money, and besides else can

Mr. Fowler,

tinged with approval as his hand slipped under her blouse.

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

to sound calm, “One million

paused while unbuttoning her blouse, a cold smile on his lips. “You think you’re

that?”

smile

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

“Natalia!”

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her chin tightly.

Natalia fell silent.

kept his emotions hidden, never letting anyone see them. But now, the anger in his eyes made Natalia afraid.

she said quickly, meeting his gaze. “Do you think I’m worth

the price, you

said. “Get

forced a

an apartment Hamilton had given her when they first

place, she had always called it

Their home.

Hamilton already seated on the

shower!” he commanded

she replied

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

my shirt,” he whispered, his

froze; he was still on the

“Hurry up.”

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

his chiseled chest and abs, Natalia felt the same unnaturalness she had

responding to something the

head and bit gently into the tender

“Ah!”

moan escaped Natalia.

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the other end paused abruptly.