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 appear

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

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

I ever force you, Natalia? Were those agreements signed under duress? Now you’re asking me to let you go–isn’t

met his

my own will, but Hamilton, the agreement was always just

her and Hamilton, perhaps she wouldn’t mind staying until the agreement ended even knowing that in

had his beloved. His heart was entirely devoted to his shining light, leaving Natalia with nothing but pain.

She was done.

with the

to play this game anymore!

her chin fiercely, a hint of brutality in his eyes.

out my

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

eyes, her lips quivering slightly. Stubbornly, she looked at

the sight of her tears, but anger swelled

angry at Natalia’s constant attempts to leave

His grip tightened.

do you really think moving out will free you from this relationship? Let me tell you, it’s impossible. As

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he caressed Natalia’s cheek with a semblance of

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

he dipped his head, kissing her lips with uncharacteristic tenderness.

down to her delicate

her blouse, the sound of tearing fabric

but just as

a cigarette, his voice cool and detached.

clean yourself up. Coming back from a rendezvous

No matter how genteel he

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

her humiliation, walked towards the

watched her defiant exit,

and patient with Natalia. He had never made such concessions for any woman before, but she was perpetually unsatisfied.

was just

the feeling of losing control over a woman. He’d rather let her go and have her come back to

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

showered and steaming slightly in the cool air, he finally

the words hanging heavy between them. “I’ll ask you one more

word that held

down, that leaving wouldn’t truly free her from the tendrils of 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 bond completely.

lips curved into a wry smile. “Alright. If you’re so set on leaving, I’ll let you go. But remember, as long

were a tight line, her

here,” Hamilton commanded, tilting his chin up