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 ever since her relationship with Hamilton was made public, Victor had changed his

he

was the sort who’d sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t be bothered to

was probably a common trait among his crowd of trust fund kids – treating her like a plaything, despising

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Mr. Henkel. I don’t think there’s anything left for us to

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

bed, telling herself

know, and you don’t need to tell me.”

mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied it. But deep down, don’t you

arm. Would he do the same with you? 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

it was being shredded, the pain almost numbing. She

“So what?”

why keep hanging

looked at Victor. “You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m

I’m not insane.”

you before, I can match his price. Natalia, give me a

name a price, would you dare

about that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get you to meet with

pale. She suppressed the turmoil in her heart,

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

interested in

shattered her last hope. “Just the other day. I mentioned I was still you, and he

into Natalia’s hand. A bright red cut appeared instantly. Droplets of blood started to form, but Natalia

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maintaining a final shred of dignity, and gave Victor a weary

disdain. He

set a price. Once Hamilton kicks you to the curb,

smirking

Ms. Jenkins, I advise you to find a new benefactor while you can.

that. Victor stood

menu, now with a deep shade