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

a hunch about what he was thinking – if she was

But if she was the sort who’d sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t be bothered to keep

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

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there’s anything left for us to

“Don’t you want to know what happened between Hamilton and Eveleen last night?”

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

and you don’t

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

the same with you? Even though they haven’t made up yet, everyone knows they were an item. It’s all above.

painfully true. Natalia’s heart felt like it was being

“So what?”

keep

at Victor. “You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m just his lover. What else could I possibly want but his money?

I’m not insane.”

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

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

Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get you

pale. She suppressed the turmoil

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

still interested in

the other day. I mentioned I was still you, and he

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

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clenched the menu, maintaining a final shred of dignity, and gave Victor

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

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

back, smirking at

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

that. Victor stood

a deep shade of crimson with