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.

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

hunch about what he was

money, then he couldn’t be bothered to keep up the pretense. He would insult her while

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

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I don’t think there’s anything left for us

to know what happened

left that night, she had tossed and turned in bed, telling herself not to think about

to know, and you don’t need to tell

Jenkins? Last time I mentioned the phrase

yet, everyone knows they were an item. It’s all above. board. And you? How many people has Hamilton let

each one painfully true. Natalia’s heart felt like it was being shredded, the pain almost numbing. She forced a

“So what?”

why keep hanging around

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

I’m not insane.”

why stick to just him? I’ve told you before, I can match his price. Natalia, give me a shot. Or name your price. How

I did name a price, would you dare take Mr. Fowler’s

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

turning ghostly pale. She suppressed the turmoil in her heart, forcing a smile. “When did he say

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

still interested

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

into Natalia’s hand. A bright red

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dignity, and gave Victor a weary smile. “Did you

by her blatant rejection and disdain. He

have the privilege to set a price. Once Hamilton kicks you to the curb, you’ll just be a plaything

sat back, smirking

a new benefactor while you

that. Victor stood and left.

with a