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 value. My money doesn’t grow on trees.”

what about all the money you spend on Natalia?” Eveleen’s eyes welled up with

a brow. “When did I spend

wearing? That thing alone costs more than 10 million. dollars! And you say you didn’t spend money on her?”

expression chilled. “Whatever I spend on her is because she takes good care of

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point of comparing like

Hamilton had always viewed Natalia as nothing more than a means to satisfy his desires. Even the gifts were merely rewards for her service, nothing more.

mood lifted slightly. 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

“But I’m jealous. You’re

laughed softly. “Do you really not know whether I’m

off with her.” Eveleen

face darkened instantly. “Eveleen, that’s my

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

part of the spoiled heiress, expecting Hamilton

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

then. I want to talk to her about the ad shoot!”

yourself, and do it properly. Don’t throw one

Eveleen stormed

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

pond in the garden and sat down,

to keep up with him. He could leave her utterly spent, and sometimes, he would still feel unsatisfied. But he was probably picky about his partners.

In every sense, being with Eveleen would seem more fulfilling for him than being with Natalia.

Hamilton gave such orders was when he

her pent–up frustrations. She knew

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