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?”

“Since when have you taken an

Your grandfather called me just the other day, asking if I knew any suitable young ladies. You know

remained cool. “Don’t mind him.”

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marriage isn’t

back to business.

“I did, but

added, “Who exactly are you

fell silent for a moment before revealing, “My sister.”

as Caspian gave a wry smile.

vanished when I was just a kid. My parents, especially my

“I’ll keep the

clapped his

of desserts, stood and wandered out to the terrace.

shawl tighter. A drink was

Joyner, the heir to Ron

respectfully. “Mr.

it’s a pleasure to finally meet you in person –

she declined.

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

on medication lately, so it’s not advisable.”

he couldn’t insist, changed tack. “How about

of Hamilton, his gaze cool and detached, watching

Jenkins, surely you won’t

offered a polite smile. “Mr. Joyner, I’m afraid I really can’t

you can’t

carried over as they made their way towards Hamilton

from the Joyner family has taken quite a shine

laid a heavy emphasis on