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.

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

about what he

who’d sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t be bothered to keep up the pretense. He would

a common trait among his crowd of trust fund kids – treating her like a plaything, despising her

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there’s anything left

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

that night, she had tossed and turned in bed, telling herself not to think about it. But the

know, and you don’t

Last time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied it. But

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

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

“So what?”

“So why keep hanging around

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

I’m not insane.”

you before, I can match his price. Natalia, give me a

Even if I did name a price, would you dare take Mr.

if I can

head buzzed, her face turning ghostly pale. She suppressed the turmoil in her heart, forcing a

wondered if it might have been during 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

interested in

I mentioned I was still you, and he told

it sliced into Natalia’s hand. A bright red cut appeared instantly. Droplets of blood started to form, but Natalia seemed oblivious.

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

rejection and disdain. He suddenly leaned in close

privilege to set a price. Once Hamilton kicks you to

back, smirking at Natalia.

I advise you to find a new benefactor while you can. I

that. Victor stood and

dropped to the menu, now with a deep shade of crimson with