Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 111

Hamilton’s voice cut through the air, followed promptly by another command.

“Come here.”

Natalia’s steps faltered upon hearing him, but only for a moment before she resumed her march towards the exit.

She didn’t want to stay despite realizing how awkward it would look to leave so soon after arriving as if confirming she didn’t belong in this exclusive gathering.

But the truth was, she couldn’t bear the thought of spending another minute with this crowd.

Victor’s disdain for her was mutual; she had no interest in him either. So why stay and sour her own night?

And as for Hamilton…

Natalia let out a wry chuckle. Her first love was right by his side; was she expected to stick around just to be overshadowed?

Standing tall, she didn’t hesitate as she made her way to the door.

But when Hamilton saw her determined to leave, his face darkened instantaneously.

Alden, sensing the tension, quickly reached out to stop her. “Ms. Jenkins, now that you’re here, you can’t just up and leave like this.”

Natalia offered a laugh, though it lacked mirth. “Sorry, Alden, but I really don’t like it here.”

Alden frowned, glancing at Hamilton, hoping he would say something to convince her to stay. But Hamilton remained silent, his gaze heavy on Natalia.

Victor, ever the instigator, couldn’t resist adding fuel to the fire. “Alden, let her go if she wants to. She shouldn’t have been invited in the first place. What’s the point of bringing someone like her, just to spoil the mood?”

Finally, Elliott couldn’t hold back. “Victor Henkel, that’s quite enough. Ms. Jenkins isn’t here for you.”

Victor clicked his tongue, throwing Elliott a meaningful glance. “Since when did you become so chummy with Ms. Jenkins?”

Elliott ignored him, turning to Natalia instead. “Ms. Jenkins, since you’re here, why not join us for a bit? It’s Hamilton’s birthday, after all. We should be having fun.”

Eveleen chimed in with a laugh, playing the gracious hostess. “Yeah, come and have some fun. Otherwise, it might seem like we’re not welcoming.”

Her words, dripping with an air of exclusive ownership, effectively set Natalia apart from the

group.

Natalia had no intention of staying, but Eveleen’s comment sparked a defiant streak in her. She stepped forward, moving towards Elliott. “If Ms. Schafer insists, I’ll stay and join in the festivities.

Eveleen’s smile froze on her face.

head towards Elliott. Without waiting for her to reach her destination, he stood abruptly and

and she didn’t respond but also didn’t move

of shocked faces

Natalia with hatred as if wanting to rip

what are you doing? You’re scaring Ms. Jenkins. She’s quite close to Elliott, so what’s wrong

him?”

Hamilton only scoffed. “Drinks on me

wrapped his arm around Natalia’s waist and the two left. The

and the entire room was

events. The engagement announcement she was anticipating with Hamilton had been scrapped without mention.

leaving with Natalia,

smirk, “Looks like it’s clear who’s closer to whom

flick. He glanced at Eveleen. “Ms. Jenkins

stood abruptly, following

to the parking

approaching, tears streaming down her

sleeve. “Are you really going to leave me like this?”

opened the car door and turned to Natalia. “Get

word, Natalia climbed into the

Hamilton produced a handkerchief and offered it to Eveleen,

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watched the scene from Inside the car, forcing a bitter smile. She really

finally got back into the car. His first words

sitting by him and Eveleen. She had no explanation for her actions; she simply didn’t

didn’t argue, merely murmured an apology, “Sorry, I shouldn’t

with frustration. “What? You

silent for a long moment

cake. His scoff was sharp and bitter. “So, Ms. Jenkins,

you’re going to eat it

sharply for a moment before he spoke, “Just go make me

off his clothes as he headed toward

before finally heading

the time the spaghetti was ready, Hamilton had emerged from the bathroom. He glanced at the plate on

spaghetti” Natalia made for

his expression finally softened a bit.

dining table and started eating at a

turned and walked towards the bathroom.

came out after her shower, Hamilton had already retreated to the bedroom. He was

barely make out the voice on

stop crying. Come over, will