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

hunch about what he was thinking –

the sort who’d sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t be bothered to keep up the pretense. He would insult her while saying he was

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

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think there’s anything

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

tossed and turned in bed, telling herself not to think about it. But the thoughts came anyway, she just couldn’t help it.

want to know, and you don’t

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

were an item. It’s all above. board. And you? How many people has Hamilton let in on your little secret? Natalia, you’ll always

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

“So what?”

“So why keep hanging around

Mr. Henkel. I’m just his lover. What else

I’m not insane.”

you before, I can

if I did name a

needn’t worry about that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get you to meet with me, then you’re mine for the taking.

the turmoil in her heart, forcing a

a fierce possessive streak. If she threatened to leave, it would undoubtedly upset him. In his anger,

still interested in

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

and it sliced into Natalia’s hand. A bright

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final shred of dignity, and gave Victor a weary smile. “Did

her blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly leaned in close to

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

sat back, smirking at

new benefactor while

stood and

a deep shade of crimson with