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 spoiled, the other

rose in Natalia’s throat.

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in love. Now, it seemed

time no see,” Eveleen

nodded but kept

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

at all? If Ms. Jenkins isn’t feeling

“What now? You want to manage my

Natalia. “Ms. Jenkins, you seem a bit

offered a polite smile. “Ms. Schafer, you’re reading too much into it.”

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

chuckled. “She’s like that

way with you, Hamilton. Ms. Jenkins, am I

let out a laugh. “Well, Mr. Fowler pays my bills. Ms. Schafer, if you’re willing

Eveleen’s smile faltered.

up, ready to leave.

shot out, gripping her wrist.

the restroom,” Natalia replied, looking

her wrist

leave early if I was, Mr. Fowler?”

unwell, but it was

someone bring you medicine. You can

staying for dinner. Was it to see her discomfort or for

exhaled a

turned to Eveleen. “Do you

do you mean? I was talking nicely to her. She’s the one who’s been Tude”

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

you treat me like this?

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

still angry with me? Upset that I broke up with you?” Tears

tissue,

nature of freedom. If she didn’t want to be with him, he couldn’t force her to

stood up. “I’ll go check on her.”

her face briefly twisting with spite.

more and more concerned about her,”