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.

and Victor used to get along just fine, but ever since her relationship with Hamilton was

what he was thinking – if

money, then he couldn’t be bothered to keep up the pretense. He would insult her while saying he

among his crowd of trust fund kids – treating

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

narrowed slightly. “Don’t you want to know

telling herself not to think about it. But the thoughts

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

Jenkins? Last time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied

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

it was being

“So what?”

smirked. “So why keep hanging

Henkel. I’m just

I’m not insane.”

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.

I did name a price, would you

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

She suppressed the turmoil in her

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 leave with

still interested

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

Natalia’s hand. A bright red cut appeared instantly.

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a final shred of dignity, and gave Victor

her blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly leaned in close to

price. Once Hamilton kicks you to the

back, smirking

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

Victor stood and left.

to the menu, now with a deep