Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

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Natalia found herself at a loss for words upon Alden’s remark. She knew he was looking out for her best interests, but the knowledge that Hamilton was standing as a sentinel over Eveleen made it difficult to truly let go. Deep down, she harbored a bitter reluctance.

Clutching the documents in her hand, Natalla avolded further conversation with Alden. They had a quick meal, and then she headed back to the office.

Upon their return, Natalia caught wind of office chatter–Eveleen was upstairs, weeping again. Natalia listened with half an ear, refusing to let it disrupt her focus. She wondered how long Hamilton would keep Eveleen’s projects on hold. Surely, It couldn’t be for much longer.

Natalia shook off her scattered thoughts and dove into her work. The end of the year was always hectic, with annual reports to finalize and plans for the next year to be crafted.

After wrapping up a meeting with her department’s key players, Tess came running over, her voice tinged with urgency. “Boss, Eveleen’s here looking for you. She’s waiting in your office.”

Natalia hesitated for a moment before opening the door. Eveleen was seated at her desk, her expression unreadable.

“Natalia, are you enjoying this?” Eveleen asked as soon as Natalia appeared.

With a tight smile, Natalia replied, “Ms. Schafer, if you have something to say, please be direct.” A chill flickered across Eveleen’s face. “Why play dumb? Wasn’t it you who had Hamilton stop my projects?”

Natalia chuckled. “Eveleen, that child is Hamilton’s, no matter how you slice it. Did you really think he wouldn’t care about your antics?”

Eveleen’s face twisted with rage, and then she laughed coldly. “Natalia, let me tell you, Hamilton might have cut me off, but do you know how much he just invested in the Schafer family to make up for it?”

Natalia paled at her words. Eveleen stood and approached her. “What do you think you are compared to me, Natalia? You should know better than anyone that you can’t beat me.”

She paused, then whispered in Natalia’s ear, “And do you really think that little piece of evidence will do anything to me? Even if Hamilton doesn’t protect me, don’t forget about your dear mother, hanging on by a thread.”

Natalia’s hand shot out, gripping Eveleen’s collar. “If you dare touch my mother, you’ll regret it!” Eveleen simply laughed, brushed off Natalia’s hand, and strode out of the office.

Shaking with anger, Natalia stood still as Tess hurried over with a glass of water.

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the water with a nod, but her heart was heavy. She realized she truly couldn’t win against Eveleen–not with Hamilton

She had lost–truly lost–and wanted no

been her childhood dream, but it was he who had shattered it. Upon waking, she realized that the person she held in her heart might have already died that year by

investors‘ conference to attend that evening–a joint venture by the Commerce and Foreign

recommended to Lionel had urged her to participate once he learned she

International Convention Center, the sky had darkened. Stepping out of her car, she heard a familiar

“Natalia!”

saw a man standing on the steps: Ryan Holzer,

the steps and quickly reached her. “Long time

him,

changed in three years, save for a newfound maturity and allure. He was actually a little jealous. Never would he have

he was delighted at

all these years with no contact?” he

in his heart.

choosing not to delve into certain unspoken

Natalia

what brings you here?”

interpretation tonight,” Natalia responded

“You

with Caspian, he couldn’t help but interject. “Caspian, meet the

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