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 since her

about what he was thinking – if she was a good girl, he

mind chasing her. But if she was the sort who’d sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t be bothered to keep up the pretense. He would insult her while saying

among his crowd of trust fund kids – treating her like a

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

want to know what happened between Hamilton

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

know, and you don’t need to tell

the phrase ‘usurping

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 has Hamilton let in on your little secret? Natalia, you’ll always

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

“So what?”

smirked. “So why keep hanging

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.”

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

did name a

about that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get you to

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

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 Crest Club when he had said she could

interested in

other day. I mentioned I was still you, and he told me to pursue you. He even reminded me to make

edge of the menu paper was sharp, and it sliced into Natalia’s hand. A bright red cut appeared instantly. Droplets

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and gave Victor a weary smile. “Did you forget. Mr. Henkel? I’m picky.”

undeterred by her blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly leaned

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

smirking at Natalia.

to find a new benefactor while you can.

Victor stood

a deep shade of crimson with her