Chapter 110

Hamilton’s gaze was heavy as he looked at her. Natalia’s clean and pretty face still wore a smile.

He had once said he liked her smile. But now, that smile was painfully irksome.

He let out a mocking laugh. “So you can’t wait to leave me, huh?”

Natalia simply looked at him, offering no response. But the answer couldn’t have been clearer.

Hamilton’s grip on her chin suddenly tightened.

“Natalia, I’ve told you before, without my say–so, you’re not going anywhere. I hope you never forget that!”

With that, he released Natalia and strode out of the room.

Natalia let out a wry laugh and went to freshen up before heading to bed.

The next day.

Scarlett, worried about Natalia’s mood, had taken a day off, especially to keep her company.

Natalia felt okay, really, but she didn’t want to brush off Scarlett’s kind gesture.

They headed out early for a day of shopping. Though they called it shopping, Scarlett spent most of the time observing Natalia’s expressions.

Aware of her friend’s concern, Natalia laughed it off gently. “I’m fine, Scarlett. You don’t need to keep looking at me like that.”

Scarlett pouted. “That jerk, Hamilton, is blind as a bat. Otherwise, he wouldn’t take a gem like you for granted and go chasing after Eveleen, the so–called innocent flower.”

Natalia chuckled. “Scarlett, our arrangement was clear from the start. I have nothing to complain about. I can’t control falling for him, but as long as I remember what our relationship truly is, I’m okay. Whether he’s engaged or married to Eveleen, I don’t care..

If this conversation had happened before, Scarlett would have believed her words. But ever since she learned how long Natalia had harbored feelings for Hamilton, she found those words hard to trust.

How could she not care? It was just a facade of indifference. In reality, Natalia must be hurting like hell.

“Just wait, he’ll regret this.”

Natalia didn’t respond to that. She just smiled. “Scarlett, sooner or later, I’ll leave Hamilton.” She knew all too well that the man didn’t love her. So, even though her feelings were strong, she

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wasting

hung open

“Besides, I have

furrowed, wondering what she meant.

to get back into translation work. During this time, a former colleague has been in touch. inviting me to interpret at high–profile conferences. I’ve

up. “Back to the Foreign

Department isn’t my family business. It’s not like I can just walk back in whenever I want. But I will set

felt a twinge of emotion. “That’s the spirit. Forget about that lousy man. We’ll do

on our own.”

smile unwavering. But she knew Hamilton would still

wasn’t going to back down this

indeed okay, Scarlett finally let her

felt a bit

a feast for Hamilton and bake him a cake, waiting for him to return home from

necessary.

laughed bitterly to herself and booted up her laptop to work on some

voice came through on

home. What’s up, Alden?” She paused, then cautiously added, “Is there any news

child’s situation?”

that. I need to see you. I’m on my way

she could inquire further.

ask

someone was knocking on her apartment door.

Jenkins, get dolled up. I’m

was taken aback. “Where

Just

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guessing where Alden planned to take her. “Alden, I

Jenkins, I’m really not taking you to the party. I’m only taking you to have some fun at

unsure what he was up to, but she wasn’t particularly interested or in

grew anxious. “Ms. Jenkins, I’m not out to harm you. Just trust me this once,

always been the one

light makeup and slipped into a dress. Although it was a simple outfit, Alden was visibly impressed. He couldn’t help

his brother could still be distracted by Eveleen. Wasn’t

he urged.

a deep breath

the Royal Club. But as she pushed

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