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.

fine, but

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

sort who’d sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t be

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

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there’s anything left for us

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

that night, she had tossed and turned in bed, telling herself

to know, and you don’t need to tell

time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied it.

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

one painfully true. Natalia’s heart felt like it was being shredded, the pain almost numbing. She forced a strained

“So what?”

why keep

Mr. Henkel. I’m just

I’m not insane.”

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

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

that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get you to meet with me, then you’re

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

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

interested in

was still you, and he told me to pursue you.

was sharp, and it sliced into Natalia’s hand. A bright red

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the menu, maintaining a final shred of dignity, and gave Victor a weary smile. “Did you forget. Mr. Henkel? I’m

her blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly leaned

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

sat back, smirking at

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

that. Victor stood and left.

menu, now with a deep shade of crimson with