Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 80

Natalia stood outside Hamilton’s office, taking a deep breath before rapping her knuckles against the door.

“Come in.” Hamilton’s voice beckoned from within.

Pushing the door open, Natalia found him casually seated behind his desk, the picture of

composure.

“Mr. Fowler, did you need to see me?” she asked.

Hamilton chuckled lightly. “Ms. Jenkins, you sure have a knack for causing me trouble.”

Natalia offered a wry smile, “Isn’t it you who keeps me on my toes, Mr. Fowler? Knowing full well I’d be back today, why didn’t you ask HR to give Giselle a heads up?”

“So you decide to go rogue?”

Natalia met his gaze squarely, “What did you expect me to do?”

Hamilton arched an eyebrow, “You could come to me.”

“And if I came, would you have helped me?” she countered.

The memory of her previous plea for help when Eveleen made things difficult still stung. Hamilton’s response had been sharp and clear: If you couldn’t handle it, I’d find someone

who will.

He wouldn’t help her, especially not with anything concerning Eveleen. Natalia was always left out in the cold. She refused to humiliate herself again. If he wouldn’t help, she’d handle it

herself.

Hamilton’s eyes narrowed slightly, “Ms. Jenkins, sounds like there’s no trust between us.”

Natalia’s lips twitched. Was there any trust left to speak of? She locked eyes with Hamilton, “It’s not about trust, Mr. Fowler. It’s about knowing my own worth.”

Hamilton’s expression darkened as if he was struggling to contain a brewing storm.

“Over here,” he commanded.

Natalia hesitated but eventually moved closer.

In one swift motion, Hamilton pulled her into his embrace, his large hand gripping her waist.

“Who the hell you were talking to? You know, Natalia, constantly testing my patience will get you nowhere. It would be in your best interest not to anger me.” His grip tightened, “Is compliance really that hard?”

His ire was palpable.

had little room to resist in his presence.

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with this man for a while, only to realize that when it truly mattered, she

fought so hard to secure–What was the point of her

in front of him, only to be met with an even

he wanted obedience, she’d

she turned to

you. Please, help

eyes narrowed further. He wanted her

comply out of genuine fondness and dependence, not with

she become this way? Hamilton’s features twisted into a frown. He had not intended to make things difficult for her today. Had she simply come

even now, her attitude was

“Is this how

laughed bitterly, “What else do you

laughter cold, “And what do

at her waist, Natalia said, “I

remained, but his eyes were icy. “Fine, come

claimed.

the marketing department

hummed casually,

trembled slightly, “And I can’t let Giselle take

me the proper way to ask for

Finally, she gave a wry smile and let her defenses drop. “Mr. Fowler, I

simmered, but

have HR transfer her. Let your assistant handle Eveleen’s endorsements going forward. You won’t

“Okay. Thank you,

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earlobe, pulling her into a kiss without warning. After a lingering moment, he released her as if his anger had been sated, “Be

now on.”

indifferently,

before asking, “What do you want

made plans with Tess. We’re hitting the

well, you’re too

“Mhm,” she acknowledged.

her lips once more, then dismissed her, “Off

it burst open. Her steps halted abruptly as a man charged

secretary Linda stood at the door, trembling, “Mr. Fowler, I’m sorry. I just couldn’t stop

gaze grew icy and his brows knitted.

confronting Hamilton with a

at Alden. “Take her

Natalia

a sigh of relief. He glanced at the door, which remained firmly shut, and said, “That was my brother, Orpheus. He’s been messing with some shady deals lately, stuff he shouldn’t have touched. Hamilton found out and busted up a few of