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.

fine, but ever since her

what he was thinking –

for money, then he couldn’t

fund kids – treating her

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I don’t think there’s anything left

to know what happened between Hamilton and Eveleen last night?”

herself not to think about it. But the thoughts came anyway, she

and you don’t need

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

events proudly with Eveleen on his 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

it was

“So what?”

smirked. “So why keep hanging

at Victor. “You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m just his

I’m not insane.”

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

name a price, would

reckless. “You needn’t worry about that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get you to

buzzed, her face turning ghostly pale. She suppressed the turmoil in her heart, forcing 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 said something like that. Just like that night at Crest Club when he

interested

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

sliced 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 suddenly leaned

to set a price. Once Hamilton kicks you to

smirking at Natalia.

find a new benefactor while you can. I await

Victor stood and

dropped to the menu, now with a