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.

expression turned to stone as he watched Natalia head towards Elliott. Without waiting for her to reach her destination, he stood abruptly and grabbed her. “Take one more

lips were tight, and she didn’t respond but also

silent, a tableau of shocked faces watching the drama unfold.

expression was the definition of fury. She glared at Natalia with hatred as if wanting

Ms. Jenkins. She’s quite close to Elliott, so what’s wrong with

him?”

only scoffed. “Drinks on me

that, he wrapped his arm around Natalia’s waist and the two

and the entire room

events. The engagement announcement she was anticipating with Hamilton had been

was leaving with Natalia,

with a smirk, “Looks like it’s

tossed his cards onto the table with a lackluster flick. He glanced at Eveleen. “Ms. Jenkins sure knows

following

room; Hamilton led Natalia straight to the parking lot. As they

approaching, tears streaming down her

at his sleeve. “Are you really going

car door and turned to Natalia. “Get in and

a word, Natalia climbed into the car.

Eveleen, who refused to take it. He sighed, then wiped

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the scene from Inside the car, forcing a bitter smile. She really shouldn’t

to stretch on until Hamilton finally got back into the car. His first words were

of sitting by him and Eveleen. She had no explanation

argue, merely murmured an apology, “Sorry, I shouldn’t have come.”

“What?

a long

His scoff was sharp and bitter. “So, Ms. Jenkins, you’re not even cooking

chuckled. “Well, it’s not like you’re

for a moment before he spoke, “Just go

his clothes as he headed

for a moment before finally heading into

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

same “longevity spaghetti” Natalia made

his expression finally softened a

the dining table

and walked towards the bathroom.

retreated to the bedroom. He was leaning against the window,

barely make out the voice on the

won’t stop crying. Come over, will you? None