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.

settled, Hamilton’s attention returned to

she’s not your girlfriend?” Caspian asked

unfazed. “Since when have you taken an interest

out. “Only yours, my friend. Your grandfather called me just the other day, asking if I knew any suitable young ladies. You know what he’s implying better

remained cool. “Don’t mind

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nodded. “Thought as much. Your marriage isn’t

Caspian steered the conversation back to business. “Did you investigate the person I asked?”

nodded. “I did, but no

“Who exactly are

moment

Caspian

an older 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

nodded sympathetically. “I’ll keep the

Caspian clapped

from just a few bites of desserts,

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

saw Ronin Joyner, the heir to Ron Group,

nodded respectfully. “Mr.

pleasure to finally meet you in person –

extended a glass toward her, she declined. “Sorry, Mr. Joyner, I

you’re fooling no one. I’ve heard you can hold your liquor.”

remained firm. “I’m on medication lately, so it’s

couldn’t insist, changed tack. “How

Natalia could refuse, she caught sight of Hamilton, his gaze cool and detached, watching from afar. She excused herself and approached Hamilton.

persistent. “Ms. Jenkins, surely you won’t

Joyner, I’m afraid I really can’t dance.”

if you can’t dance? I’ll

carried over as they made

“Seems like the young exec from the Joyner family has

laid a heavy emphasis on the word