Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 90

Victor’s business was typically buzzing with the hustle and bustle of financial disputes and the like. He was a busy man, sure, but he wasn’t one to lose his cool.

That was until Hamilton gave him that heads–up to watch his back with the board of directors.

Victor went back and shook up the whole board, ruffling more than a few feathers in the process. It was only a few days ago that he realized the board was squeaky clean. The real troublemaker with all those financial snafus was Hamilton.

One word from Hamilton, and Victor was turned inside out. The only reason Victor could fathom for Hamilton’s vendetta was Natalia.

And that was a bitter pill to swallow.

So here he was, today. He wouldn’t dare touch Hamilton, but Natalia? That was a different story.

Natalia blinked in surprise, not expecting Hamilton to have actually made a move against Victor.

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Her lips paled slightly, her heart a tangled mess, but in an instant, her composure returned.

Hamilton messing with Victor? Probably had nothing to do with her. She knew her place all

too well.

“What does this have to do with me?” she asked.

Victor scoffed, “Nothing, really? I’ve known Hamilton since we were kids. If not for you, why would he sabotage my company?”

Natalia’s retort was cold. “Maybe he just doesn’t like seeing you cozy up to Eveleen. Everyone knows you had a thing for her, right? And let’s be honest, Eveleen is his darling, Mr. Henkel. You know as well as I do that I’m nothing to Mr. Fowler. Do you really think he’d go after your

because of me?”

Victor narrowed his eyes, considering her words before replying, “Hamilton’s known about me and Eveleen for ages, and he’s never raised a fuss about it!”

Natalia remained indifferent, “Then maybe you should ask Mr. Fowler. Perhaps he’s just grown tired of seeing you and Eveleen together.”

the spin doctor. Do you really think I’ll buy it? Hamilton raised hell over you yesterday. I heard even Eveleen got

keep her cool, facing Victor. “Mr. Henkel, your quarrel isn’t with me.

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Natalia, “Ms. Jenkins, you sure you don’t want to reconsider

was taken aback that he was bringing this up

I’ll

are you that desperate? Isn’t this

course, was never short on female company. He’d had his share of flings, more than he could count. He’d tasted every flavor out there, but Natalia was like an itch he couldn’t scratch, always out

any means

looks, as long as I get to

monitoring this office? If he sees you lingering, he might come after

soured at the thought.

for his fear of Hamilton, Natalia would have been his long ago. He remembered the torment Hamilton had put him through these past months. A glint of malice flashed in his eyes as he leaned in, his voice sinister, “What if I took you right now? Would Hamilton kill you or

sure wouldn’t let you off easy. What kind

suddenly laughed, “You think you’re his woman? You’re just

belong to

eyes narrowed dangerously.

the door. “Mr. Henkel, there’s the

wary of making a move on Natalia now. Hamilton’s lesson had been painful. Even though it’d only been two

company to recover.

it go. Even as he left,

think you’re having fun? You think you can compete

ides

She’d never intended to compete with Eveleen. She knew her worth. And she knew how much Hamilton valued Eveleen, but she was done arguing

please show yourself out.”

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Chapter 90

bustling crowd, Victor refrained from saying much more, but his

over her shoulders. Even

that Natalla looked even more stunning than she used

managed to wear