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.

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

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

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

trust fund kids – treating her like a plaything, despising her lowliness, all while enjoying her

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Henkel. I don’t think there’s anything

want to know what happened between Hamilton and

herself not

to know, and you don’t

intensified. “Does running away help. Ms. Jenkins? Last time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied it. But deep

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

it was being shredded, the

“So what?”

why keep

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

I’m not insane.”

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

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

worry about that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get you to meet with me, then you’re mine for the

the turmoil in her heart, forcing

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

interested in

the other day. I mentioned I was still you, and he

into Natalia’s hand. A bright red

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clenched the menu, maintaining a final shred of dignity, and gave Victor a weary smile. “Did you forget.

blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly

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

back, smirking at

a new benefactor while you can. I await your

Victor stood

now with a