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

had a hunch about what he was thinking – if she was a good girl,

for money, then he couldn’t be bothered to keep up the pretense. He would insult

of trust fund kids – treating her like a plaything, despising her lowliness, all while enjoying her struggles.

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Mr. Henkel. I don’t think there’s anything left for us to

narrowed slightly. “Don’t you want to know what happened

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

don’t want to know, and you

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

they haven’t made up yet, everyone knows they were an item. It’s all above. board. And you? How many people

like it was being shredded, the pain almost

“So what?”

“So why keep hanging around him?”

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

I’m not insane.”

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

I did name a price, would you dare take Mr.

more reckless. “You needn’t worry about that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get you to meet with me, then you’re

ghostly pale. She suppressed the turmoil in

might have been during a recent spat 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

still interested in

mentioned I was still you, and

hand. A bright red cut appeared instantly. Droplets of blood started to form, but Natalia seemed oblivious.

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dignity, and gave Victor a weary

undeterred by her blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly leaned in close to

the privilege to set a price. Once Hamilton kicks you to the curb, you’ll

sat back, smirking

Jenkins, I advise you to find a new benefactor while you can. I

Victor stood

the menu, now with a