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.

one spoiled, the

taste rose in Natalia’s throat. She had often wondered what a man like

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it seemed

time no see,” Eveleen greeted

but kept

silence but expressed concern, “Ms. Jenkins, you look a

your employees at all? If Ms. Jenkins isn’t feeling well, you shouldn’t have dragged

want

Natalia. “Ms. Jenkins, you seem

smile. “Ms. Schafer, you’re reading

face fell into a mask of hurt as she turned to Hamilton. “It seems

like that

you, Hamilton. Ms.

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

Eveleen’s smile faltered.

ready

gripping her wrist.

the restroom,” Natalia replied,

her wrist lightly. “Feeling

leave early

was unwell, but it was her

you’re unwell, I’ll have someone bring you medicine. You can leave

hand free, and walked out. She couldn’t fathom why Hamilton insisted on her staying for

a

“Do you find it fun to

was talking

an eyebrow. “Why don’t you just ignore

you treat me like this? You said you’d

her gaze, “Let’s be reasonable, Eveleen. You were the one

you still angry with me? Upset that I broke up

tissue, replying

that’s the nature of freedom. If

go

watched his retreating back, her face briefly twisting with spite.

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