Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 70

The man stood there cloaked in a gray trench coat, as if the chill of the outside world clung to him still.

His mere presence seemed to send Natalia’s every nerve on edge. Her mind buzzed noisily. She hadn’t expected Hamilton to show up. She had called Alden, for heaven’s sake.

And now, she wasn’t even sure if Hamilton had overheard that biting remark from Lionel.

Lionel’s brow furrowed at the sight of Hamilton, a clear sign of trouble brewing.

What an uncanny coincidence.

But for Victor, it was a stroke of luck–he wore a smirk like he was watching someone else’s

misfortune with glee.

“Did Hamilton catch that? I can’t be accused of slander. Lionel here played the knight in shining armor, even dared to punch me. And to think, he’d risk his place in Silkwood City for Ms. Jenkins.”

Hamilton’s gaze shifted from Victor back to Natalia, and after a moment, he let out a soft chuckle.

“Ms. Jenkins sure has a knack for stirring the pot.”

Natalia’s expression stiffened slightly.

Hamilton approached, his fingers gently grazing her face. “I hear it was a classic case of jealousy?”

“It wasn’t!” Natalia denied immediately.

“Then what was it? Care to explain, Ms. Jenkins?”

Natalia glanced at Victor, “Mr. Henkel was out of line with me, and Lionel was simply stopping him–that’s when he was struck.”

Victor clicked his tongue, “Ms. Jenkins, you lured me in. I couldn’t.help myself.”

“Victor Henkel!” Natalia’s eyes flashed with anger.

She’d never encountered such a vile person. They had worked together pleasantly in the past, and she couldn’t fathom why he would act like this now.

To Natalia, Victor seemed like a sadist, taking pleasure in her distress, finding comfort only in

her discomfort.

Victor chuckled, “What’s the matter, Ms. Jenkins? Refuse to admit it?”

Natalia’s lips tightened, and she turned to look at Hamilton, “I did nothing.”

silent, his voice absent from the

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little tramp around?

expression darkened further, “My affairs are none

woman for more than she is. A few days

paled at the mention of the Chamber Nightclub–a property of

once. Back when Graham was squandering money on drinks and gambling, and Tatiana had been injured by his hand,

needed to save for Tatiana’s medical bills, as well as her own

tuition.

jobs during school, even working as a conference interpreter, earning a handsome sum per hour. But all the money she gave

summer work and was told the Chamber Nightclub was hiring. Knowing it was owned by the Fowler family, she was lured

simple job, perceptions could be skewed, and she dreaded Hamilton thinking less of her for it. Her past didn’t

Do you fancy sleeping with a woman who’s

Hamilton?”

stone–cold in an instant. After all, it was a matter between him and Natalia. Victor had no right to

enough?” Hamilton’s eyes bore into Victor

crossed

his woman–to taunt, yes, but he wouldn’t stand for anyone else doing

helplessly, “I’m just speaking the truth.

cleaning up the mess caused by your company’s shareholders. Ever wonder how

“Are you

not, Mr. Henkel. That’s up to you.”

Natalia. “Ms. Jenkins, remember that slap

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and walked out. Victor’s lawyer had arrived not long

priority was sorting out the affairs

had left, it was only then that Hamilton turned to Lionel. “Ms. Jenkins, wait

“Mr. Fowler, Lionel was just caught up because of me.”

what’s making

lips were tightly

time. Lionel had already been dragged into her mess today, and if Hamilton took it out on him because of that,

guarantee that Hamilton wouldn’t do something rash to him. After all, Lionel had been looking out for her since she got this job. She didn’t

was fixed

decipher the truth in her words through her expression.

met his piercing dark eyes without

a soft chuckle, “Well then, wait in the

Natalia still