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.

attention returned to

longing look… sure she’s not

have you taken an interest

rang 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

cool. “Don’t mind him.”

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“Thought as much. Your marriage isn’t for anyone else to

Caspian steered the conversation back to business.

“I did, but no

exactly are you looking for?”

fell silent for a moment before revealing, “My

tightened slightly as Caspian gave a wry

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

“I’ll keep the search

Caspian clapped his shoulder.

a few bites of desserts, stood and wandered out to the

in the air made her clutch the shawl tighter. A drink

Joyner, the heir to Ron Group, their new business partners.

nodded respectfully. “Mr. Joyner.”

a pleasure to finally meet you in person – even more stunning

toward her, she

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

“I’m on medication lately, so it’s not

changed tack. “How about a

could refuse, she caught sight of Hamilton, his gaze cool and detached, watching

surely you won’t deny

a polite smile. “Mr. Joyner, I’m

cares if you can’t

carried over as they made their way towards Hamilton

and teased, “Seems like the young exec from the Joyner family has taken quite a shine on

emphasis