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.”

pout eased into a smile. “That’s

two of them, one

throat. She had often

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in love. Now, it

long time no see,” Eveleen

nodded but kept quiet.

one, not only forgave Natalia’s silence but expressed concern, “Ms. Jenkins, you look a bit under the

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

You want to manage my staff,

glared back before continuing her conversation with Natalia. “Ms. Jenkins,

polite smile. “Ms. Schafer,

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

chuckled. “She’s like

“I don’t see her being that way with you, Hamilton. Ms. Jenkins, am I right? You’re only warm to

laugh. “Well, Mr. Fowler pays my bills. Ms. Schafer, if you’re willing to match that, I could

Eveleen’s smile faltered.

stood up, ready

her wrist. “Where

replied, looking back at

wrist lightly. “Feeling unwell?”

me leave early

unwell, but it was

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

pulling her hand free, and walked out. She couldn’t fathom why Hamilton insisted on her staying for dinner. Was it to see her discomfort or for her to witness his affection

outside, she exhaled a sigh of relief.

“Do you find

I was talking nicely to her. She’s the one

raised an eyebrow. “Why don’t you just ignore

at all? Hamilton, why do you treat me like this?

Eveleen. You were

broke up with you?”

handed her a tissue, replying

of freedom. If she didn’t want to be with him,

up. “I’ll go

back, her face briefly

Hamilton is getting more and more concerned about her,” Victor added, stirring