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.

pals. She and Victor used to get along just fine, but ever

he was thinking – if she was

anyone for money, then he couldn’t be bothered

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

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anything left for us to

to know what happened between Hamilton and Eveleen last night?”

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

you don’t need to tell

phrase ‘usurping the

will show up at events proudly with Eveleen on 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

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

“So what?”

why keep hanging around him?”

money, obviously.” She looked at Victor. “You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m

I’m not insane.”

money, why stick to just him? I’ve told you before, I can match his price. Natalia,

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

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

face turning ghostly pale. She suppressed the turmoil

would undoubtedly upset him. In his anger, it wouldn’t be surprising if he said something like that.

interested in

mentioned I was still you, and he told

sliced into Natalia’s hand. A bright red cut appeared

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gave Victor a weary smile. “Did you forget.

blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly

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

back, smirking

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

Victor stood and left.

to the menu, now with a deep