Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

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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.

get along just fine, but ever since

dropped her gaze; she had a hunch about what he was

he couldn’t be bothered to keep up the pretense. He would insult her while saying he

kids – treating her like a plaything, despising

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there’s anything left for

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

in bed, telling herself not to think about it. But the thoughts

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

phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied it. But deep down,

haven’t made up yet, everyone knows they were an item. It’s all above. board. And you? How many people has Hamilton let in on your little secret? Natalia, you’ll always be the one who has to hide in

true. Natalia’s heart felt like it was being

“So what?”

smirked. “So why keep hanging around

looked at Victor. “You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m just his lover. What else could I possibly want but his money? His heart?

I’m not insane.”

you before, I can match his

menu tighter. “Really? Even if I did name a price, would you dare take Mr. Fowler’s

Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get you to meet with

turning ghostly pale. She suppressed the turmoil in her heart,

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 like that. Just like that night at Crest Club when he had said she could leave with Victor if she

still interested in

mentioned I was still you, and he told me to pursue you. He even reminded

A bright red

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maintaining a final shred of dignity, and gave Victor a weary smile. “Did you

blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly leaned in close to Natalia.

Hamilton kicks you to the curb, you’ll just be a plaything for

sat back, smirking at Natalia.

you to find a new benefactor

stood and

the menu, now with a deep shade