Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 63

Hamilton’s mood had been stormy, a tempest brooding behind his steely gaze since the moment Victor had brought up Natalia. A nagging irritation crept up his spine, an unwelcome guest that refused to leave.

He had convinced himself that Victor’s comments were water off a duck’s back. After all, he had no real intentions of getting serious with Natalia. When their contract expired, she would simply move on to the next man, a mere transaction of affection for financial gain. Hamilton had never planned to let it get personal.

So, when others had shown interest in Natalia, it had rolled off him without leaving a trace. All that mattered was that she understood her place and didn’t step out of line during their arrangement.

But Victor’s blatant, repeated displays of lust had begun to grate on him like an itch he couldn’t scratch.

Glancing at his phone, he punched in a number.

“What’s up?”

Hamilton’s eyes narrowed ever so slightly. “Find something for Victor to keep busy with.”

Alden was shocked. “What?”

He could hardly believe his ears. Victor might as well have been family to Hamilton; the two had grown up together, and their bond was supposed to be solid.

Why would Hamilton suddenly find trouble with Victor?

“Didn’t you understand me? I said, find him something to do!” Hamilton’s voice had grown. colder, more distant.

Alden paused, weighing his words. “Why, though? Did something happen?”

“Nothing.” Hamilton suppressed his annoyance with the flat reply.

“But why go after Victor out of the blue? If he traces it back to us, It’s going to be awkward. moving forward.”

Hamilton lit a cigarette, the flame from his lighter casting a flickering shadow across his chiseled face, etching the contours of his discontent.

“Can’t do it? If you can’t, I’ll find someone who can.”

Alden felt a chill. He could sense his brother’s vexation, the undercurrent of unease.

After a pause, he asked cautiously, “How far do you want me to go?”

different game than dealing with Gideon: this time, the stakes were personal. Hamilton took a drag of his

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Chapter 61

sure he loses Interest in meddling in other people’s

that, he

She was about to sift through her fan group for Eveleen when a message

to see when you are willing to pass her my way.” Victor’s voice

fingers clenched around her phone. She had a hunch that Victor was referring

Hamilton’s

voice finally

I’ve

grip on the phone tightened until her knuckles turned white. The offhand cruelty in Hamilton’s voice hurt like a dull knife twisting in

them

didn’t care–not one bit. Otherwise, how

long as she was up for it, he

did he keep warning her not to get close to any other

to muster a calm

heard him. That’s straight from Hamilton’s

heart felt heavy, but she forced

sending me this, Mr. Henkel? If you’re so capable, tell Hamilton

loose!”

let go of a woman so

scoffed coldly. “Whether there’s a point or not is my

business, Ms. Jenkins. I’m waiting for my turn with

voice was laced with venom. “Victor, go chase after someone else! The mere sight of you disgusts me. Taking those photos of me, sending them to Hamilton, and now this recording… Your scheming

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this? Sleep with me just once, and I won’t tell Hamilton. I’ll leave

“Get lost!”

She contemplated calling Hamilton, demanding to know why he warned her against other men while

over her casual conversations with others? If he did care, why would he speak

she couldn’t bring herself to dial. She

question it. She dreaded hearing anything more unbearable.