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.

fine, but ever since her relationship with Hamilton was made public, Victor had changed his

what he was thinking – if she

he couldn’t be

twisted game was probably a common trait among his crowd of trust fund kids – treating her

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

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

she had tossed and turned in bed, telling herself

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

help. Ms. Jenkins? Last time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you

everyone knows they were an item. It’s all above. board. And you? How many people has Hamilton let in on

heart felt like it was

“So what?”

keep hanging around him?”

it, Mr. Henkel. I’m just his lover. What else could I possibly want but his

I’m not insane.”

it’s just about the money, why stick to just him? I’ve told you before, I can match his price. Natalia, give me a shot. Or name your price. How about

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

Mr. Fowler said if I can get you to meet with me, then you’re

She suppressed the turmoil

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

interested

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

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

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a final shred of dignity, and gave

blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly

Jenkins, you still have the privilege to set a price. Once Hamilton kicks you to the curb, you’ll just be

smirking at

to find a new benefactor while

stood

to the menu, now with a deep shade of