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.

bitterness, trying to

I admit that I lack the family and connections; I can’t compete

unsightly at her words. He rose and cornered

those agreements signed under duress? Now you’re asking me to let you go–isn’t it a bit

met his gaze head–on.

that agreement of my own will, but Hamilton, the agreement was always just between

agreement had never included Eveleen. If it were just her and Hamilton, perhaps she wouldn’t mind staying until the

beloved. His heart was entirely devoted to his shining light, leaving Natalia

She was done.

the hurt.

didn’t want to play this

hint of

did you just figure out my relationship with

today I finally realized what I mean to you. If you care so much for Eveleen,

slightly. Stubbornly,

her tears, but anger swelled within

constant attempts

His grip tightened.

do you really think moving out will free you from this relationship? Let me tell you,

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Chapter 115

as he caressed Natalia’s cheek with a semblance

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

head, kissing her lips

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

open her blouse, the sound of tearing fabric echoing through

shivered at the sudden cold, but just as quickly, Hamilton

cigarette, his voice cool and detached.

yourself up. Coming back from a rendezvous with another man, you disgust me.”

to humiliate someone. No matter how genteel he appeared,

eyes, she was indeed nothing more than

walked towards

defiant exit, his face

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

all, she was just a mistress.

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

against the door frame with the casual nonchalance, Hamilton took a deep drag of his cigarette. Its smoke curled up into the

of the bathroom, freshly showered and steaming slightly in the cool air, he finally lifted his gaze, his eyes tracing her

heavy between them. “I’ll ask you one more time. Do you really have to

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

the tendrils of their complicated relationship. But it would put some much–needed distance between her and Hamilton. Perhaps, eventually, she might find a

set on leaving, I’ll let you go.

lips were a tight line, her jaw set in

chin up with an