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.

and Victor used to get along just fine, but ever since her relationship with Hamilton was made public, Victor had changed his tune.

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

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

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

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anything

slightly. “Don’t you want to know what

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

and you don’t need to tell

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

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 let in on

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

“So what?”

smirked. “So why keep hanging around him?”

know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m just his lover. What else could I possibly want but

I’m not insane.”

stick to just him? I’ve told you

I did name a price, would you

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

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

to leave, it would undoubtedly upset him. In his anger, it wouldn’t be surprising if

interested

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

bright red cut appeared instantly. Droplets of blood started

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final shred of dignity, and gave Victor a weary smile. “Did you forget. Mr. Henkel?

and disdain. He suddenly leaned in close to Natalia.

set a price. Once Hamilton kicks you

back, smirking at Natalia.

new benefactor while you can. I await your

that. Victor stood and

to the menu, now with a