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.

get along just fine, but ever

her gaze; she had a hunch about what he was thinking – if

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

common trait among his crowd of trust fund kids – treating

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Mr. Henkel. I don’t think there’s anything left for us

know what happened

up. After Hamilton left that night, she had tossed and turned in bed, telling herself not to think about it.

and you don’t need

contemptuous gaze intensified. “Does running away help. Ms. Jenkins? Last time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping

you? Even though they haven’t made up yet, everyone knows they were an item. It’s all above. board. And you? How

daggers, each one painfully true. Natalia’s heart felt like it was

“So what?”

smirked. “So why keep hanging around him?”

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

I’m not insane.”

him? I’ve told you before, I can match his price. Natalia, give me

if I did name a price,

laughter grew more reckless. “You needn’t worry about that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if

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

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

still interested in

was still you, and he told me to pursue

sharp, and it sliced into Natalia’s hand. A bright red

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and gave Victor a weary smile. “Did you forget. Mr.

undeterred by her blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly leaned

a price. Once Hamilton kicks you to the

back, smirking at

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

that. Victor stood and

to the menu, now with a deep shade