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. She found the

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to realize that when it truly mattered, she had no ground to stand on.

hard to secure–What was the point of her fighting to get it? Hamilton could just as easily make her give it up.

defiantly confronted Eveleen in front of him, only to be

he wanted obedience, she’d give it to him.

laugh, she

I’m asking you. Please, help me.” She

He wanted her submission, but not like

genuine fondness and dependence, not with an empty plea devoid of any warmth or devotion in her eyes.

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

and even now, her attitude

anger, “Is

you want from me, Mr. Fowler?”

hold on her, his laughter cold, “And what do you want me

waist, Natalia said, “I

smile remained, but his eyes were icy. “Fine, come to the secretarial pool.” He

claimed.

around, “Hamilton. I built the marketing department from

hummed casually,

trembled slightly, “And I can’t let Giselle

“Then show me the proper way to ask for help.”

her defenses drop. “Mr.

own discontent simmered, but he

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

“Okay.

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her into a kiss without warning. After a lingering moment, he

now on.”

indifferently, “Sure.”

watched her for a long moment before asking, “What do you want for

with Tess. We’re

nodded, “Eat well, you’re too

“Mhm,” she acknowledged.

more, then dismissed her, “Off you

to be stopped as it burst

secretary Linda stood at the door, trembling, “Mr. Fowler, I’m

and his brows knitted.

Hamilton with a sneer. “Seeing my brother is quite the challenge.” He quipped.

eyes as he glanced at

Natalia away from the CEO

door, which remained firmly shut, and said, “That was my brother, Orpheus. He’s been messing with some shady