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

a hunch about what he was thinking –

who’d sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t

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

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don’t think there’s anything left for us

narrowed slightly. “Don’t you want to know what happened between Hamilton and Eveleen last night?”

telling herself not to think about it. But

you don’t need to tell me.”

time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied it. But

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

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

“So what?”

smirked. “So why keep hanging around

obviously.” She looked at Victor. “You know it, Mr. Henkel. I’m just his lover. What else could I

I’m not insane.”

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

did name a price, would you dare take Mr. Fowler’s

reckless. “You needn’t worry about that, Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if I can get you to meet with me, then you’re mine for the taking.

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

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

then Victor shattered her last hope. “Just the other day. I mentioned I was still you, and he told me to pursue you. He even reminded me to

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

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a final shred of dignity, and gave Victor a

undeterred by her blatant rejection and disdain. He suddenly leaned

price. Once Hamilton kicks you to the curb, you’ll

sat back, smirking at Natalia.

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

that. Victor stood

with a deep shade of crimson with her