Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

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Suddenly, Natalia found herself momentarily at a loss for words. She forced a stiff smile, and after what felt like an eternity, she managed to respond, “Would you mind telling Mr. Fowler to pass a message to Ms. Schafer for me? If she’s feeling better, I’d appreciate a firm time for our next shoot so I can make the necessary arrangements.”

Her message was delivered; Natalia didn’t linger a second longer and swiftly turned to leave.

At the CEO’s office.

Eveleen peered into Hamilton’s office with a look of utter distaste.

“Your office decor is just too boring, all black, white, and gray. It’s hideous.”

Hamilton was perusing a contract, and at her comment, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. “Well, it’s not like you use it. Why do you care if it’s hideous or not?”

Eveleen bristled instantly. “This is your office. How can it not concern me?”

Hamilton glanced up at her, a light chuckle escaping him. “Why are you still as bossy as you were back in the day?”

Eveleen moved closer with a playful smile. “Don’t you like it?”

Ignoring her question, Hamilton pointed to a script on his desk

“I’ve looked over the script you mentioned and had some experts analyze it. It’s not right for your style. I advise against wasting time on it. You’d be better off focusing on the endorsement deal you’ve got. If you’re committed to this endorsement, then cooperate professionally. If you’re really not up for it, we can always find someone else.”

“Who said I’m not up for it?” Eveleen glared at him.

Hamilton raised an eyebrow. “I thought you were reluctant, pretending to be sick and then making a point of showing up at the office. What is this, a demonstration?”

His words struck a nerve, and Eveleen’s annoyance flared. “I was genuinely feeling unwell!”

Hamilton gave her a look but said nothing more.

Pushing the script towards him, Eveleen challenged, “Aren’t you going to back me up?”

coolly, “I’m a businessman. Investment decisions are based on

spend on

“When did

That thing alone costs more than 10 million. dollars! And you say you

chilled. “Whatever I spend on her is because

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point of comparing like

more than a means to satisfy his desires. Even the gifts were

What skill was there in merely pleasing a man in bed? She was after Hamilton’s heart. And with Hamilton, she had always kept herself pristine, unlike Natalia. She shouldn’t be comparing herself to Natalia in this way. But having seized the opportunity, she decided to play the

her eyes, Eveleen looked pitifully at Hamilton. “But I’m jealous. You’re not allowed to

softly. “Do you really not know whether I’m nicer to you or her?”

with her.” Eveleen

“Eveleen, that’s my personal

displeasure. “Forget it, I was joking. She’s just another woman. Have

of the spoiled heiress, expecting Hamilton to

he simply smiled. “Well, it’s not really your

come up then. I want to talk

her yourself, and do it properly. Don’t

Eveleen stormed out of the office.

the top floor, she headed straight out of the building. Below was a quaint garden built for the staff to

found a bench by a small pond in the garden and sat down, feeling a sense

could leave her utterly spent, and sometimes, he would still feel unsatisfied. But he was probably picky about his partners. Even when discontented,

love. They had a history. In every sense, being with Eveleen would seem more fulfilling for him

was off–limits right now. The only time Hamilton gave such orders was when he was doing it with Natalia.

pent–up frustrations. She knew well enough

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