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.”

spin doctor. Do you really think I’ll buy it? Hamilton raised hell over you

isn’t with me. I have nothing to do with your company’s woes. Now, if you’d

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

taken aback that he was bringing this up again. “Sorry, not interested!”

you? I’ll

tricú to maintain her composure. “Mr. Henkel, are

his share of flings, more than he could count. He’d tasted every flavor out there, but Natalia was

his way. He just wanted her, by any

I get to be with

office? If he sees you lingering, he might come after you again.

soured at the

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

you, but he sure wouldn’t let you off easy. What kind of man would let another touch his woman? Would

think you’re his woman? You’re just a plaything.”

a plaything, I belong to Hamilton,” she shot back.

eyes narrowed

door. “Mr.

was a bit wary of making a move on Natalia now. Hamilton’s lesson had been painful. Even though it’d only been two months, it would take years

company to recover.

it go. Even as he left,

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

Henkel, please show yourself out.”

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Chapter 90

saying much

softly over her shoulders. Even her waist seemed a tad more slender

Natalla looked even more stunning than she used to, he

an unhealthy shade of pale, yet she managed to