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.

as he watched Natalia head towards Elliott. Without waiting for her to reach her destination, he stood

respond but also didn’t

silent, a tableau of shocked faces watching

was the definition of fury. She glared at Natalia with hatred as if wanting to rip her apart.

she said, “Hamilton, 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 tonight.

his arm around Natalia’s waist and the

entire room

She was already humiliated by the evening’s turn of events. The engagement announcement she was anticipating with Hamilton

now, Hamilton was leaving with Natalia, leaving her

with a smirk, “Looks like it’s clear

the table with a lackluster flick. He glanced at Eveleen. “Ms. Jenkins sure

stood abruptly, following Hamilton

room; Hamilton led Natalia straight to the parking lot. As they reached his car, a voice called out.

Hamilton saw Eveleen approaching, tears streaming down her face.

clutched at his sleeve. “Are you really

turned to Natalia. “Get in

Natalia climbed

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

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car, forcing a

she lowered her gaze, avoiding the scene outside, time seemed to stretch on until Hamilton finally got back into the car. His first words were laced with

walk towards Elliott instead of sitting by him and Eveleen. She had no explanation for her actions; she simply

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

with frustration. “What? You

silent for a long moment

food, no cake. His scoff was sharp and bitter. “So, Ms.

not like you’re going to eat

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

clothes as he headed toward the

a moment before

Hamilton had emerged from the bathroom. He glanced at the plate on the table.

spaghetti” Natalia made for him every year on his

slightly, and his

a seat at the dining table and

turned and walked towards the

shower, Hamilton had already retreated to the bedroom. He

make out the voice on the

will you? None