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

tears began to flow. She had lost–truly lost–and wanted no more to do with this mess

she realized that the person she held in her heart might

Natalia packed up and left the office. She had an international 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

arrived at the International Convention Center, the sky had darkened.

“Natalia!”

the steps: Ryan Holzer, a rising

and walked toward him. He descended the steps and quickly reached her. “Long time no see,

greeted him,

and allure. He was actually a little jealous. Never would

was delighted at the reunion.

senior after all these years with no contact?” he teased with a

in his heart.

not to

where Natalia was surprised

what brings you here?” Caspian inquired, clearly taken

interpretation tonight,” Natalia

“You speak

Ryan was curious about Natalia’s acquaintance with Caspian, he couldn’t help but interject. “Caspian, meet the

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