Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 33

Natalia was stunned by Scarlett’s words. She let out a sarcastic chuckle. “How is that even possible?”

Anyone who had seen Hamilton with Eveleen wouldn’t dream of saying such a thing. If there was anything in the world Hamilton couldn’t part with, it was Eveleen. His tenderness was reserved for Eveleen alone.

“Why not?” Scarlett persisted.

Natalia didn’t want to dwell on it and quickly changed the subject. “It’s been ages since we grabbed a bite together. What are you in the mood for? My treat.”

Sure enough, the mention of food successfully distracted Scarlett.

“Let me think…”

Scarlett eventually picked a trendy bistro.

They chatted and laughed as they entered the restaurant, only to run into Victor, who had a girl by his side.

Victor’s gaze flickered when he saw Natalia walk in.

Natalia ignored him and continued inside with Scarlett, heading to a table far from where Victor was sitting. Once they were seated, Scarlett excused herself to the restroom. That was when Victor came over and took Scarlett’s seat.

“Ms. Jenkins, what a coincidence.”

Natalia stared at the menu, not bothering to look up.

“Not really, Mr. Henkel. You could’ve pretended not to see me.”

Victor chuckled. “Why the cold shoulder?”

Natalia finally looked up. “We don’t get along. You do know that, don’t you, Mr. Henkel?”

“How is that? We always used to have such good conversations.”

Natalia felt a headache coming on.

used to get along just fine, but ever since her relationship with Hamilton was made public, Victor had changed his

her gaze; she had a hunch about what he was thinking – if

who’d sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t be bothered to keep up the pretense. He would insult her while saying

a common trait among his crowd of trust fund kids – treating her like a

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anything left for us

want to know what happened between Hamilton and

and turned in bed, telling herself not to think about it. But the thoughts came anyway, she just couldn’t help it.

to know, and you don’t need to tell me.”

Last time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied it. But deep down, don’t you really think

were an item. It’s all above. board. And you?

felt like it was being

“So what?”

keep hanging around him?”

Victor. “You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m just his lover. What else could I possibly want but his

I’m not insane.”

why stick to just him? I’ve told you before,

if I did name a price, would

if I

suppressed the turmoil in her heart, forcing a

with Hamilton. Hamilton, though cold and detached, had a fierce possessive streak. If she threatened to leave, it would undoubtedly upset him. In his anger, it wouldn’t be surprising if he said something like that. Just like that night at Crest Club when he had said she could leave with

still interested in

you, and

sliced into Natalia’s hand. A bright red cut appeared instantly. Droplets of blood started to form, but Natalia seemed

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final shred of dignity, and gave Victor a

was undeterred by her blatant rejection and disdain.

still have the privilege to set a price. Once Hamilton kicks you to the

smirking at Natalia.

find a new benefactor while you can. I await your terms.”

Victor stood and

to the menu, now with a deep shade of crimson