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 her relationship with Hamilton was made public, Victor

a hunch about what he was thinking – if she was a

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

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

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I don’t think there’s anything left

want to know what happened between Hamilton and Eveleen last night?”

left that night, she had tossed and turned in bed, telling herself not to think about it. But the thoughts came anyway, she

don’t want to know, and you don’t need to tell

gaze intensified. “Does running away help. Ms. Jenkins? Last time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied it. But deep down, don’t you really think that

up yet, everyone knows they were an item. It’s all above. board. And you? How many people has Hamilton let in on

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

“So what?”

why keep

laughed dryly. “For 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 heart?

I’m not insane.”

eyebrow. “Well, if it’s just about the money, why stick to just him? I’ve told you before, I can match his price. Natalia, give me a shot. Or

gripped the menu tighter. “Really? Even if I did name a price, would

that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I

She suppressed the turmoil

If she threatened to leave, it would undoubtedly upset him. In

still interested in

her last hope. “Just the other day. I mentioned I was still you, and he told me to pursue you. He even

the menu paper was sharp, and it sliced into Natalia’s hand. A bright red cut appeared instantly. Droplets of blood started to form,

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shred of dignity, and gave Victor a weary smile. “Did you forget. Mr.

disdain. He suddenly leaned in close to

Hamilton kicks you to the curb, you’ll just be a plaything for anyone’s amusement, worthless.”

sat back, smirking at

I advise you to find a new benefactor while you can. I await

stood

to the menu, now with a