Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 33

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.

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

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

But if she was 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

his crowd of trust fund kids

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think there’s anything

know what happened between Hamilton

she had tossed and turned in bed, telling herself

want to know, and you don’t need

“Does running away help. Ms. Jenkins? Last time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied it. But deep down, don’t you

item. It’s all above. board. And you? How many people has Hamilton let in on your little secret? Natalia, you’ll always be the one who has to

Natalia’s heart felt like it

“So what?”

“So why keep

“You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m

I’m not insane.”

told you before, I can

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

if I can

She suppressed the turmoil in her heart, forcing

threatened to leave, it would undoubtedly upset him. In his anger, it wouldn’t be surprising if he said something like that. Just like that night at Crest Club when he had said she

interested in

I was still you, and he told me to pursue you. He

the menu paper was sharp, and it sliced 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.

rejection and disdain. He suddenly

kicks you to the curb,

sat back, smirking at

new benefactor while you can. I await

stood and

to the menu, now with a