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.”

absent from the

1/4

14:31

Chapter 70

this little tramp around? Today she’s seducing one, tomorrow another–what’s she to you?”

are none of your concern,

Natalia involved, his interest peaked. “I’m just offering a friendly warning–don’t mistake this woman for more than she is.

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

on drinks and gambling,

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

tuition.

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

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 idea of earning money and possibly catching a glimpse of Hamilton. So she took

job, perceptions could be skewed, and she dreaded Hamilton thinking less of her for it. Her past didn’t bother her–except for how it might appear

fancy sleeping with a woman who’s been around the

Hamilton?”

between him and Natalia. Victor had no right to weigh in

eyes bore

had indeed crossed the

but he wouldn’t stand for anyone

shrugged helplessly, “I’m just speaking the truth.

focus more on cleaning up the mess caused by

facade faltered, “Are you

met his gaze, “Believe it or not, Mr. Henkel. That’s up

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

2/4

14-31

Chapter 70

that, he got up and walked out. Victor’s lawyer had arrived not long

out the affairs of the

Hamilton turned to Lionel. “Ms. Jenkins, wait outside for me. I need

“Mr. Fowler, Lionel

making you so nervous?

tightly drawn. “I’m not.”

give Lionel a hard time. Lionel had already been dragged into her mess today, and

had always been particularly thorny about her relationship with Lionel. She couldn’t 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 want to

Hamilton’s gaze was fixed on

decipher the truth in her words

his piercing dark

“Well then, wait in the

Natalia still didn’t