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.”

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fan the flames. “Hamilton, why keep this little tramp around? Today she’s seducing one, tomorrow another–what’s

“My affairs are none of your concern, Mr. Henkel!”

Natalia involved, his interest peaked. “I’m just offering a friendly warning–don’t mistake this woman for more than she is. A few days back, I was at the Chamber Nightclub with some clients, and guess what I

the Chamber Nightclub–a property of the

squandering money on drinks and gambling, and Tatiana had

for Tatiana’s medical bills, as well as her own living

tuition.

had plenty of part–time jobs during school, even working as a conference interpreter, earning a handsome sum per hour. But all the money she gave to Tatiana was stolen by Graham.

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

skewed, and she dreaded Hamilton thinking less of her for

Do you fancy sleeping with a

Hamilton?”

instant. After all, it was a matter between him and

talked enough?” Hamilton’s eyes bore into

indeed crossed the

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

“I’m just speaking the truth. If you

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

“Are you

his gaze, “Believe it or not, Mr. Henkel.

looked back at Natalia. “Ms. Jenkins, remember that slap you gave me.”

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had arrived not long after Hamilton, but Victor stayed, relishing Natalia’s discomfort more than anything.

was sorting out the affairs of the company.

“Ms. Jenkins, wait outside for me. I need to have a word with

face went pale in an instant. “Mr. Fowler, Lionel was just caught up because of

Jenkins, what’s making you so nervous? Feeling guilty?”

tightly drawn. “I’m not.”

a hard time. Lionel had already been dragged into her mess today, and if Hamilton took it

him. After all, Lionel had been looking out for her since she got this job.

Hamilton’s gaze was fixed

truth in her words

met his piercing dark eyes without

chuckle, “Well then, wait

Natalia still didn’t