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 public, Victor

what he

chasing her. But if she was the sort who’d sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t be bothered to

fund kids – treating her like a plaything, despising her lowliness,

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think there’s anything left for

you want to know what happened between Hamilton and Eveleen

herself not to think about it. But the

want to know, and you don’t need to

the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you

proudly with Eveleen on his 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

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

“So what?”

“So why keep hanging

at Victor. “You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m just his lover.

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

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

laughter grew more reckless. “You needn’t worry about that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get you to meet

the turmoil in her heart, forcing a smile.

it would undoubtedly upset him.

still interested in

Victor shattered her last hope. “Just the other day. I mentioned I was still you, and he told me to pursue you. He even reminded me to make a generous

sliced into Natalia’s hand. A bright red cut appeared instantly. Droplets of blood started

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dignity, and gave Victor a

disdain. He

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

smirking at Natalia.

you to find a new benefactor while you

that. Victor stood and left.

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