Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 115

Hamilton furrowed his brow, a look of confusion crossing his face as if he hadn’t quite caught Natalia’s words.

“What did you say?” His voice was frosty as his gaze locked onto Natalia.

Meeting his cold eyes, Natalia repeated firmly, “I said, I want to move out.”

Hamilton’s features darkened in an instant.

“Natalia, have you forgotten what I’ve told you? Our relationship doesn’t end until I say it does!”

Her eyes did not waver as she responded, “I haven’t forgotten. I know that in our relationship, I never had the right to say no.”

She didn’t say it was over because it wouldn’t make a difference if she did!

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“Mr. Fowler, you can call me anytime you need me. I’ll be there at the drop of a hat.”

Hamilton’s deep–set eyes flared with a smoldering fire. Silent, he just stared at Natalia.

The atmosphere in the room was oppressively thick, but Natalia showed no sign of backing down.

After what felt like an eternity, Hamilton let out a mocking laugh. “Ms. Jenkins, you are quite the professional, always on call.”

The insult was biting. Even though Natalia had steeled herself, his words stung deep.

Swallowing the tightness in her chest, she forced a smile. “Of course, I can’t let your money go to waste.”

Hamilton’s mocking smile slowly faded as he regarded Natalia, his lips parting slightly with a chill in his voice.

“Just because I asked about your relationship with Ryan tonight, you want to move out of this house? Natalia, do you have the audacity to claim there’s nothing between you and Ryan?”

Natalia let out a bitter laugh, “Indeed, there’s nothing between Ryan and me, Hamilton, and you know better than anyone why I want to move out!”

He continued to fix her with a cold stare, and after a long pause, he scoffed disdainfully.

“I’ve dug up the truth you were after, and I even broke the rules to help you go after Eveleen. Natalia, don’t get too greedy, and don’t overestimate your importance!”

A wave of sourness flooded Natalia’s heart. She had indeed overestimated herself in the past. That’s why she kept foolishly trying to probe and fight for something more.

She thought her efforts and persistence might eventually elicit some kind of response from this man, even if it was just a tiny bit.

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But now she faced the harsh truth. As much as she hated to admit it, she was nothing more than a plaything in Hamilton’s eyes.

His tolerance and affection were mere whims, given when he was in a good mood. And yet, she had repeatedly fallen for those fleeting moments of kindness.

swallowed the bitterness, trying to appear nonchalant.

you and Eveleen anymore. I admit that I lack the family and connections; I can’t compete with Eveleen. I’ve overstepped

words. He rose and cornered her against the door, pressing her hard against it.

duress? Now you’re

met his gaze head–on.

that agreement of my own will, but Hamilton, the agreement was

included Eveleen. If it were just her and Hamilton, perhaps she wouldn’t mind staying until the agreement ended even knowing that

unfortunately, he had his beloved. His heart was entirely devoted to his shining light, leaving Natalia with

She was done.

the hurt.

play this

gripped her chin fiercely, a hint of brutality in his

figure out my relationship with Eveleen?”

I mean to you. If you care so

eyes, her lips quivering slightly. Stubbornly, she looked

sight of her tears,

constant attempts to leave him!

His grip tightened.

will free you from this relationship? Let me tell you, it’s impossible. As long as

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Chapter 115

softened as he caressed Natalia’s cheek with a semblance

saint, and I detest defiance. If I end up breaking you, don’t blame me.”

head, kissing her

down to her delicate neck,

sound of tearing fabric echoing through the

but just as quickly, Hamilton released her.

cigarette, his voice cool and detached.

yourself up. Coming back from a rendezvous with another man,

could surpass Hamilton to humiliate someone. No matter how genteel he appeared, at his core, he was

his eyes, she was indeed nothing more than a plaything.

walked towards the

exit, his face souring

always considered himself indulgent and patient with Natalia. He had never made such concessions for any woman before,

all, she was just a mistress.

over a woman. He’d rather let her go and have her

of his cigarette. Its smoke curled up into the dim

in the cool air, he finally lifted his gaze, his

began, the words hanging heavy between them. “I’ll ask you one more time. Do you

a single word that held the weight of her

relationship. But it would put some much–needed distance between her and Hamilton. Perhaps, eventually,

I’ll let you go. But remember, as long as our agreement stands, you’re

were a tight line, her jaw

commanded, tilting his chin up with an air