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.

She and Victor used to get along just fine, but ever since her relationship with Hamilton

about what he was thinking – if she was a

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

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

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

narrowed slightly. “Don’t you want to know what happened between Hamilton and Eveleen

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

want to know, and you don’t need to tell me.”

phrase ‘usurping the

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 has Hamilton let in on your little

heart felt like it was being shredded, the pain almost numbing. She forced a strained

“So what?”

keep

dryly. “For the money, obviously.” She looked at Victor. “You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m just his lover. What else could I possibly want but his money? His heart? Please,

I’m not insane.”

raised an eyebrow. “Well, if it’s just about the money, why stick to just him? I’ve told you

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

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

turning ghostly pale. She suppressed the turmoil in her heart,

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

interested in

mentioned I was still you, and he told me to pursue

Natalia’s hand. A bright red cut appeared instantly. Droplets of blood started to form, but

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

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

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

smirking at

advise you to find a new benefactor

stood and

to the menu, now with a deep