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.

realizing she had little room to resist in his presence. She found the whole power struggle

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

her fighting to

just last night, she had defiantly confronted Eveleen in front of

point? If he wanted obedience, she’d give it

laugh, she

Please, help me.” She said.

eyes narrowed further. He wanted her submission, but not like

dependence, not with an empty plea devoid of

not intended to make

even now, her attitude was less than

anger, “Is this how you being

laughed bitterly, “What else do you want

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

pain at her waist, Natalia said, “I don’t want to work with

icy. “Fine, come

claimed.

I built the marketing department from the ground

hummed casually, “And?”

slightly, “And I can’t let Giselle take it over!”

“Then show me the proper way to

at him. Finally, she gave a wry smile and let her defenses

but he said

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

“Okay. Thank

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he cupped her earlobe, pulling her into a kiss without warning. After a lingering moment, he released her as if his

now on.”

nodded indifferently,

her for a long moment before asking, “What do you want for lunch?”

Tess.

well, you’re

“Mhm,” she acknowledged.

kissed her lips once more, then dismissed

it burst open. Her steps

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

gaze grew icy and his brows knitted.

intruder spared Natalia a fleeting glance before confronting Hamilton with a sneer. “Seeing my brother

as he glanced at Alden. “Take her out.” He said.

hastily, then escorted Natalia away from the CEO suite.

was my brother, Orpheus. He’s been messing with