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.

used to get along just fine, but ever since her relationship with

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

sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t be bothered to keep up

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

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there’s anything left for us to talk about.”

know

turned in bed, telling herself not to think about it. But the thoughts came anyway, she

don’t want to know, and you don’t need to tell

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

an item. It’s all above. board. And you? How many

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

“So what?”

smirked. “So why keep hanging

Henkel. I’m just his lover. What else could I possibly want but his money? His

I’m not insane.”

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

tighter. “Really? Even if I did name a price, would you dare take Mr. Fowler’s girl?”

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

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

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.

still interested

still you, and he told me to pursue

and it sliced into Natalia’s hand. A bright red cut appeared instantly. Droplets

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final shred of dignity, and gave Victor

by her blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly

Jenkins, you still have the privilege to set a price. Once Hamilton kicks you to the

smirking

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

Victor stood and

now with a