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.

along just fine, but ever since

hunch about what he was thinking – if she was a good

who’d sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t be bothered to keep up

was probably a common trait among his crowd of trust fund kids – treating her

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anything left for us to talk

narrowed slightly. “Don’t you want to know what happened between Hamilton and Eveleen last

and turned in bed, telling herself not to think

and you don’t need to tell me.”

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

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

like it was being shredded, the pain

“So what?”

“So why keep hanging

obviously.” She looked at Victor. “You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m just

I’m not insane.”

just about the money, why stick to just him? I’ve told you before, I can match

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

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

turmoil in her heart, forcing a

might have been during a recent spat with Hamilton. Hamilton, though cold and detached, had a fierce possessive streak. If she threatened to leave, it would undoubtedly upset him. In his anger, it wouldn’t be surprising if he

interested

then 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

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

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menu, maintaining a final shred of dignity, and gave Victor a weary smile. “Did you forget. Mr. Henkel? I’m

rejection and disdain. He suddenly

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

back, smirking at Natalia.

Ms. Jenkins, I advise you to find a new benefactor while you can. I await your terms.”

that. Victor stood

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