Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 93

Hamilton glanced at Natalia, then said. “A colleague from the office.”

The man let out a laugh. “Oh, a colleague, huh? I almost took her for your girlfriend!”

Hamilton didn’t take the bait. Turning to Natalia, he made the introduction. “Caspian Spiegel, the managing partner at Think Law Associates.”

Natalia recognized the man from television.

Think Law Associates was a leading law firm handling high–profile economic disputes and celebrity divorces. Rumors had it that its head was both shrewd and ruthless, never losing a

case.

Yet, standing before the urbane Caspian, she found him disarmingly genteel. His light–colored suit made a stark contrast to Hamilton’s somber presence.

Indeed, looks could be deceiving.

She greeted him with a nod, “Mr. Spiegel, an honor.”

Caspian smiled. “Ms. Jenkins, you’re quite charming.”

Natalia smirked. “Thanks, Mr. Spiegel.”

Caspian’s brow quirked. “Ms. Jenkins, have we met before?”

She shook her head. “I don’t believe so.”

She was certain this was their first encounter.

Caspian chuckled. “Then perhaps it’s just me. You seem familiar somehow.”

Hamilton’s gaze flickered. “Hungry, Natalia? We could grab a bite before mingling.”

Natalia nodded and made her way to the buffet. She picked at her food in a corner, wondering why Hamilton insisted on bringing her to such events. After all, her presence made no difference.

to Caspian, who was now

she’s not your girlfriend?” Caspian

have you taken an interest

rang out. “Only yours, my friend. Your grandfather called me just the other day, asking if I knew

remained cool. “Don’t

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Your marriage isn’t for

the conversation back to business.

did, but

added, “Who exactly are you

for a moment before revealing, “My sister.”

as Caspian gave a wry smile.

sister, twenty years my senior. She vanished when I was just a kid. My parents, especially my mother, can’t seem to forget her. Just the mention of her brings

nodded sympathetically. “I’ll keep the search

clapped

full from just a few bites of desserts, stood and wandered out to the terrace.

chill in the air made her clutch the shawl tighter. A drink was offered to

heir to Ron Group, their

respectfully.

pleasure to finally meet you in person – even

glass toward her, she declined.

“Ms. Jenkins, you’re fooling no one. I’ve

firm. “I’m on medication lately,

changed tack. “How about

refuse, she caught sight of Hamilton, his gaze cool

surely you won’t deny

Joyner, I’m afraid I really can’t

can’t dance? I’ll teach you.”

carried over as they made their way towards Hamilton

exec from the Joyner family has taken quite a shine on your colleague.”

emphasis on the