Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 57

“Mr. Fowler, I’d like to discuss the terms of my termination of the contract,” Natalia said, her voice trying to mask the tension beneath.

From the other end of the line, Hamilton’s chuckle was cold as winter frost. “Didn’t you read the agreement?”

Natalia’s lips tightened. “I did.”

“Then what part of it do you not understand?” he prodded.

Taking a deep breath for composure, Natalla responded, “I simply want to resign gracefully. If it’s necessary, I’m willing to wait until you’ve found a suitable replacement before proceeding.”

Hamilton’s voice was laced with a chill that even the phone line couldn’t temper. “Ms. Jenkins, this isn’t a charity. You signed the contract; now you’re expected to honor it.”

Natalia clenched her fists, her knuckles whitening. “Mr. Fowler, back at the Crest Club, you agreed to let me go.

The mention of the Crest Club and Victor’s olive branch she had accepted then cast a shadow over Hamilton’s face. The silence in the conference room was deafening, a room full of executives too afraid to even breathe.

Hamilton slammed his pen down on the table with a snap, causing everyone to jump.

Then, the man at the head of the table spoke, his voice as cold as the Arctic. “Ms. Jenkins, I did agree to your resignation. But do I need to remind you of the choice you made in the end?”

Natalia felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her. She remembered all too well the last time she approached Hamilton for that million–dollar favor. She didn’t want to relive that humiliation.

“No, I remember,” she said quietly.

“Good. Then take care of yourself and return to work as expected,” he replied curtly.

But Natalia wasn’t ready to give up. “What will it take for you to let me resign?”

Hamilton’s eyes narrowed sharply. “Ms. Jenkins, this isn’t a hotel. You can either pay fifty million, come back to work after you’ve recovered, or if you prefer, we can settle this in court.”

Pausing, he added, “And just a reminder, Ms. Jenkins, that fifty million is a courtesy for your three years of hard work. You ought to be grateful.”

Taking a deep breath, he finally said, “Is there anything else?”

Natalla inhaled deeply, desperately trying to calm herself, Without another word, she ended the call.

She rubbed her temples. Fifty million. Where would she get fifty million?

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but with her, he was stingy, as if afraid of being taken. advantage

she had barely saved enough

life of her child. And even

were a whirlwind

that afternoon, she decided to reach out to Lionel.

been a while. I was beginning to think you’d

a bit awkward. After all, she never contacted Lionel again since Hamilton had forced her to pick up that call during such a compromising moment. It was mainly because she was embarrassed

last time,” she apologized.

for calling you so late. How have you been? I saw

Thanks for

that you don’t have to be so formal

a contract I need your help with. When are you

free for you. Plus, I need your help,

“You mean you never found anyone else for that case?”

didn’t you? Are you

Natalia was at a loss for words. Lionel never contacted her again after she rejected him last time under those circumstances, and she

agreed. “If you need any translation work done, just email me. I don’t want

then. So, what about this

a termination agreement. Shall I email

we discuss

needed Lionel’s help, she couldn’t refuse him, and after a

was close to the hospital, and he

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arrived.

as soon as he saw her.

offered a weak smile. “Haven’t been resting

enjoyed a relatively quiet and harmonious meal.

grew complicated as he read it. “Natalia,

bitterly and asked, “Is this difficult

not wanting to admit

nodded in understanding. “Okay, I get

apologetic, Natalia seemed to have

contract drafted by Hamilton’s crack team of lawyers. If there were any loopholes, Mr. Deep Pockets wouldn’t be shelling out the big bucks to keep

leaving Hamilton, aren’t

the words left his lips, both of them knew the full weight of that question.

meant more than just

did want

agreement before her, if

afford it on her salary alone, not to mention an even more lopsided contract.