Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 97

Victor’s words hung in the air, their meaning clear to all three.

Hamilton’s face was as frosty as a winter’s morning.

In the past, he wouldn’t have batted an eye at Victor’s barbs. After all, jealousy was a trait possessed by all, and people tended to undermine what they could not obtain.

But now, watching Natalia’s stoic little face, a wave of irritation washed over him.

“If you’re bored, Mr. Henkel, I could always find you some more work.” Hamilton’s voice was cool but laced with venom.

Victor’s face nearly cracked with the effort of holding back his anger. After a tense moment, he snorted. “Hamilton, falling out with your brothers over a tramp? Is it worth it?”

“Whether it’s worth it or not is my business. If you want to test me, Mr. Henkel, I assure you I’m up for the challenge.”

Victor grunted but said no more. He had no desire to be on the receiving end of Hamilton’s machinations again – a few words from him could leave Victor feeling like he had been punched in the gut.

Hamilton was known, even in their circles, for his ruthlessness and inscrutability.

But to he had fallen for Natalia? Victor didn’t buy it. How could a man like Hamilton fall in

love so easily, especially with Eveleen in the picture? He probably just wanted to stamp his ownership – what’s his was his, whether he liked it or not, and he sure as hell didn’t want anyone else eyeing his possessions.

“It was just a figure of speech, Hamilton. Don’t take it to heart.”

Hamilton gave him a look but said nothing more.

Eveleen walked in, her smile freezing momentarily at the sight of Natalia by Hamilton’s side.

“Ms. Jenkins is here too?” Her voice carried a forced cheerfulness.

Natalia glanced at her but remained silent.

Eveleen pouted. “Hamilton, why didn’t you tell me Ms. Jenkins was coming?”

Hamilton was already in a foul mood. He shot Eveleen a look. “You didn’t ask.”

Eveleen’s face fell into a pout. “Did I upset you? Is that why you’re talking to me like this?”

Hamilton let out a resigned chuckle. “Alright, I’m wrong, princess.”

a smile.

of them, one

rose in Natalia’s throat. She had often wondered

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love. Now, it seemed

time no see,” Eveleen

but kept quiet.

magnanimous one, not only forgave Natalia’s silence but expressed

“Hamilton, don’t you care about your employees at all? If Ms. Jenkins isn’t feeling well, you shouldn’t have dragged her on

You want to manage

conversation with Natalia. “Ms. Jenkins, you seem a bit unhappy

smile. “Ms. Schafer, you’re reading too much

hurt as she turned to Hamilton. “It seems like Ms. Jenkins really doesn’t

“She’s like

being that way with you, Hamilton. Ms. Jenkins, am

bills. Ms. Schafer, if you’re willing to

Eveleen’s smile faltered.

ready to

gripping her wrist. “Where are you

the restroom,” Natalia replied, looking

fingers caressed her wrist lightly. “Feeling unwell?”

leave early if

but it was

slightly. “If you’re unwell, I’ll have someone bring

Hamilton insisted on her staying for dinner.

exhaled a

Hamilton turned to Eveleen. “Do you find it fun to

up. “What do you mean? I was talking nicely

“Why don’t

bring her at all? Hamilton, why do you treat me like this? You said you’d fall for

met her gaze, “Let’s be reasonable, Eveleen. You were the one who wanted to

me? Upset that I broke up with you?” Tears welled in

her a tissue,

go – that’s the nature of freedom. If she didn’t want

go

retreating back, her face

and more concerned about her,” Victor added,