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

gaze; she had a hunch about what he

if she was the sort who’d sleep with anyone for money, then he couldn’t be bothered to keep

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

want to know what happened between Hamilton and Eveleen

tossed and turned in bed, telling herself not to think about it. But the thoughts came anyway, she just couldn’t help it.

don’t want to know, and you don’t need to tell me.”

time I mentioned the phrase ‘usurping the nest‘, you denied

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

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

“So what?”

smirked. “So why keep hanging around him?”

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

I’m not insane.”

I’ve told you before, I can match his price. Natalia, give me a shot. Or name

Even if I did name a price,

Mr. Fowler said if I

the turmoil

she threatened to leave, it would undoubtedly upset him. In his anger,

still interested in

last hope. “Just the other day. I mentioned I was still you, and he told me to

and it sliced into Natalia’s hand. A bright red cut appeared instantly. Droplets of blood

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shred of dignity, and gave

rejection and disdain. He

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

smirking at

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

Victor stood

a deep shade of crimson with her