Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 71

Natalia struggled instinctively, her body tensing against her own volition. The recent turmoil had left her somewhat resistant.

But Hamilton gave her no chance to resist. He knew her body all too well. His fingers ignited a fire with their touch.

She tried to dodge, but he only became more insistent.

His long legs took the opportunity to press firmly between hers.

The bright mirrors of the elevator reflected their intimacy.

Natalia opened her eyes to a hazy glimpse before closing them again.

Hamilton chuckled, shamelessly amused. “Ms. Jenkins, why so pliable?”

In the bedroom, Hamilton was always a rogue.

Each encounter was peppered with words that flushed Natalia’s cheeks.

But today, she felt only shame left. She didn’t want this.

Yet her body betrayed her, responding against her will.

Hamilton’s mood brightened with her response.

Natalia was naturally supple. She must have been a dancer. In bed, she accommodated him in every pose.

It was no surprise to him that two men had fought over her that day. A woman like her was indeed irresistible. But seeing another man’s marks on her neck unsettled him. His woman was branded by someone else.

Hamilton’s gaze darkened, “Ms. Jenkins, how exactly did you seduce Victor today?”

Hearing the name Victor snapped Natalia back to reality. It took her a moment to grasp the malice in his words. “Mr. Fowler believes I actually seduced him?”

Hamilton arched an eyebrow. He knew Natalia would never seduce Victor. But he was irked. He was looking for trouble because of his irritation.

“You didn’t seduce him?” Hamilton gripped her chin tightly, distorting her face with his force.

Natalia managed a bitter smile, suddenly unwilling to endure his humiliation. Her lips curled coldly. “Then let’s say I did.”

Hamilton’s eyes narrowed, his grip tightening. “Say that again.”

Instead, she suddenly embraced his neck and bit his chin softly. Not too hard, but enough to sting. And to tickle more than to hurt. “That’s how I seduced.”

If he sought discomfort, she would oblige.

Hamilton’s face turned to stone. He knew her words couldn’t be true, but his anger was lit.

Hamilton barked, “You’re

dragged Natalia out of the elevator.

was not a kiss,

pain, unable to push him away. “Now I’m not too dirty for Mr. Fowler?”

“You are filthy!”

hard. “To replace it with my own mark.”

immediately regretted provoking him.

only after releasing his anger. He motioned for Natalia to unbutton his shirt.

shed his coat. He kicked the door shut and tore open her blouse. The fabric

as it fell.

one by one under

her ear, “Ms. Jenkins, do you enjoy the view

she could grasp his meaning, she

the dark room, igniting a fiery passion.

from the window to the

the time calm returned, she didn’t

lay on

her with ointment in hand. “Natalia, it’s time for

medicine.”

her eyes. He held an

I was rough.”

of discomfort crossed Natalia’s face before she regained her

“I can manage.”

watched her, eyes narrowing, “Are

at the

her, instead pulling her closer. “What’s there to be shy about? Haven’t

with unease. Their relationship stood at an odd distance. She could share his

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the ointment, but Hamilton held firm, his expression darkening. Eventually, Natalia gave in.

for a bit, there’s another pill to

frowned, “What

“Birth control.”

hadn’t taken precautions in his haste. Suddenly, she laughed

meant it hardly mattered whether she took the pill or not. She couldn’t get pregnant. But Hamilton likely wouldn’t take the

pregnancy had crossed a line for him. How could he

was brought

Natalia took it with

off. His voice was cold,

mistake twice.”

Such a mistake would never happen again. There wasn’t even a chance for it.

know, Mr. Fowler. It won’t happen again.”

being emotional. He scoffed. “Does Ms. Jenkins want

But it seemed she had run out of chances.