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. “That’s better.”

them, one spoiled, the other

in Natalia’s throat. She had

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Now, it

no see,” Eveleen

but

only forgave Natalia’s silence but expressed concern, “Ms.

your employees at all? If Ms. Jenkins isn’t feeling well, you shouldn’t have dragged her on this business trip.”

want to manage my

glared back before continuing her conversation with Natalia. “Ms. Jenkins, you seem a bit unhappy with my

“Ms. Schafer, you’re

to Hamilton. “It seems like Ms.

“She’s like that with everyone.”

Hamilton. Ms. Jenkins, am I

Ms. Schafer, if you’re willing to match that, I could be

Eveleen’s smile faltered.

up, ready to leave.

out, gripping her wrist. “Where are you going?”

Natalia replied, looking back

caressed her wrist lightly. “Feeling

me leave early if I was, Mr.

unwell, but it was her

someone bring you medicine. You can leave after dinner.”

couldn’t fathom why Hamilton insisted on her staying for dinner. Was it to see her

a sigh of

room, Hamilton turned to Eveleen. “Do

Rated up. “What do you mean? I was talking nicely to her. She’s the one who’s been

eyebrow. “Why don’t

all? Hamilton, why do you treat me like this? You said

be reasonable, Eveleen. You

still angry with me? Upset that I broke up with you?” Tears welled in Eveleen’s eyes.

her a tissue, replying coolly, “No.”

If she didn’t want to be with

go check on

back, her face briefly twisting with

getting more and more