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

she didn’t respond but also

room fell silent, a tableau of shocked faces watching

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

still feigned friendliness as she said, “Hamilton, what are you doing? You’re scaring Ms. Jenkins. She’s quite close to Elliott, so what’s wrong with her

him?”

on me tonight. I got

Natalia’s waist and the two

the entire room was

of events. The engagement announcement she was anticipating

Hamilton was leaving with Natalia, leaving her

help but comment with a smirk, “Looks

table with a lackluster flick. He glanced at Eveleen. “Ms. Jenkins sure knows how to make an impression,

following

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

Eveleen approaching, tears streaming

“Are you really

car door and turned to Natalia. “Get

Natalia climbed into

produced a handkerchief and offered it to Eveleen, who

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Chapter 111

a bitter smile. She really shouldn’t have come

seemed to stretch on until Hamilton finally got back into the

sitting by him and Eveleen. She had no explanation for her actions; she simply didn’t want to be near them.

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

with frustration. “What? You

long moment before

cake. His scoff was sharp and bitter.

“Well, it’s not like you’re going to eat it

eyes narrowed sharply for a moment before he spoke,

clothes as he headed toward the

for a moment before finally

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

same “longevity spaghetti” Natalia made

eyebrows twitched slightly, and his expression finally softened

dining table and started eating at a leisurely

turned and walked towards

retreated to the

could just barely make out the voice on the other end.

Eveleen’s drunk and won’t stop crying. Come over, will you?