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.

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

what he

money, then he couldn’t be bothered to

trait among his crowd of trust fund kids – treating her like a plaything, despising her lowliness, all while enjoying her struggles.

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

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

left that night, she had tossed and turned in bed, telling herself not to think about it. But the thoughts came

and you don’t need to tell me.”

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

the same with you? Even though they haven’t made up yet, everyone knows they were an item. It’s all above. board. And

like it

“So what?”

smirked. “So why keep hanging around

Henkel. I’m just his lover. What else could I possibly want but his money?

I’m not insane.”

told you before,

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

Ms. Jenkins. Mr. Fowler said if

turning ghostly pale. She suppressed the turmoil in her heart, forcing a smile. “When did he say

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

interested

still you, and he told me

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

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gave Victor a weary

disdain. He suddenly leaned in close

to set a price. Once Hamilton kicks you to the curb, you’ll just be a plaything for anyone’s amusement, worthless.”

back, smirking at

you to find a new benefactor while you

Victor stood and left.

now with a deep shade