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.

of Hamilton’s pals. She and Victor used to get along just fine, but ever since her relationship with Hamilton was made

what he

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

kids –

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don’t think there’s anything left for us to talk

you want to know what happened between Hamilton and Eveleen

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

to know, and you don’t

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

everyone knows they were an item. It’s all above. board.

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

“So what?”

“So why keep hanging around

“For the money, obviously.” She looked at Victor. “You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m just his lover. What else

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 a shot. Or

gripped the menu tighter. “Really? Even if I did name

worry about that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get

the turmoil

upset him. In his anger, it wouldn’t be surprising if he said something like that.

interested

mentioned I was still you, and he told me to pursue you. He even reminded me to make a generous offer.”

hand. A bright red cut appeared

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gave Victor a weary smile. “Did you forget.

rejection and disdain. He suddenly leaned in

price. Once Hamilton kicks you

sat back, smirking at

a new benefactor

Victor stood

gaze dropped to the menu, now with a deep shade of crimson with