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.

Hamilton’s pals. She and Victor used to get along just fine, but

hunch about what he was thinking

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

of trust fund kids – treating her like a plaything, despising her lowliness,

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there’s anything left for us

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

After Hamilton left that night, she had tossed and turned in bed, telling herself not to

want to know, and you

Jenkins? Last time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied it. But deep down,

Even though they 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

words were like daggers, each one painfully true. Natalia’s heart felt like it was being shredded, the pain

“So what?”

keep

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

I’m not insane.”

just about the money, why stick to just him? I’ve told you before, I can match his price. Natalia, give me

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

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

pale. She suppressed the turmoil in her

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

still interested in

I mentioned I was still you, and he told me to pursue

bright red cut appeared instantly.

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a final shred of dignity, and gave Victor

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

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

back, smirking at Natalia.

new benefactor while you can.

that. Victor stood and left.

with a deep