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

the family and connections; I can’t compete with Eveleen. I’ve overstepped my

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

you’re asking me to let

met his gaze

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

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

devoted

She was done.

the hurt.

didn’t want to play this game anymore!

chin fiercely, a hint of brutality in

out

care so

her lips quivering slightly. Stubbornly,

heart twisted at the sight of her tears, but

constant attempts to

His grip tightened.

this relationship? Let me tell you, it’s impossible. As

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Chapter 115

Natalia’s cheek with a semblance of affection.

defiance. If I

head, kissing her lips

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

her blouse, the sound of tearing fabric echoing through

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

cigarette, his voice cool and

up. Coming back from a

Hamilton to humiliate someone. No matter how genteel

on her. In his eyes, she was indeed

humiliation, walked

defiant exit, his face souring

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

was just

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

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

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

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

single word that

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

smile. “Alright. If you’re so set on leaving, I’ll let you go. But remember, as long as our agreement stands, you’re still my woman.”

her jaw set in quiet determination.

chin up with an air of authority.