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.

trying to

and connections; I can’t compete with Eveleen. I’ve overstepped my bounds, and now I’m stepping back. Please,

at her words. He rose and cornered her against the

Now you’re asking me to let you go–isn’t it a bit late

met his gaze

but Hamilton, the agreement was always just between you

it were just her and Hamilton, perhaps she wouldn’t mind staying until the agreement

devoted to his shining light, leaving Natalia with nothing but pain.

She was done.

with the hurt.

to play this game

her chin fiercely, a hint of brutality in

did you just figure out my relationship

to you. If you care so much

slightly. Stubbornly, she looked at

at the sight of her tears, but anger swelled within him

angry at Natalia’s constant

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

caressed Natalia’s cheek with a semblance of affection.

you should know I’m no saint, and I detest defiance. If I end up

dipped his head, kissing her lips with

her cheek, then down to her delicate neck, he savored her like a

her blouse, the sound of tearing fabric echoing through

but just as quickly, Hamilton released her.

cigarette, his

from a rendezvous with another man, you

No matter how genteel he appeared, at

her. In his eyes, she was indeed nothing

swallowing her humiliation, walked towards the bathroom.

defiant exit, his

never

she was just

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

took a deep drag of his cigarette. Its smoke curled up into the dim light of the room, a ghostly dance

steaming slightly in the cool air,

you one more time. Do you really have to move

Natalia’s terse reply, a single word that held the

their complicated relationship. But it would put some much–needed distance between her and Hamilton. Perhaps, eventually, she might find a way to cleanse herself from this twisted

“Alright. If you’re so set on leaving, I’ll let you go.

were a tight line, her jaw set

his chin up with an air of authority.