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.

along just fine, but ever since her relationship with Hamilton was made public,

a hunch about what he was thinking – if she

for money, then he

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

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I don’t think there’s anything left

want to know what happened between Hamilton

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

know, and you don’t need to

gaze intensified. “Does running away help. Ms. Jenkins? Last time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you

Even though they haven’t made up yet, everyone knows they were an item. It’s

felt like it was being shredded, the pain almost numbing. She

“So what?”

“So why keep hanging around

“You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m

I’m not insane.”

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

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

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

it would undoubtedly upset him. In his anger,

interested in

was still you,

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

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and gave Victor a

undeterred by her blatant rejection and disdain. He

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

sat back, smirking at Natalia.

I advise you to find a new

Victor stood and

a deep shade of