Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 121

Natalia’s lips were pulled tight, a line of tension that betrayed her unease.

Hamilton had thrown a curveball, but it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Still, her heart felt heavy, as if it were swamped in a fog of disappointment. The man before her, it seemed, was determined to leave her with no way out.

A bitter smile crept across her face. “I did say that, but you never agreed, Mr. Fowler.”

Hamilton’s eyebrow arched slightly. “Ms. Jenkins, when you wanted to uncover the truth, you agreed to walk away from the house. Now that you’ve got your truth, you want to keep the house, too? Isn’t that a bit greedy?”

The smile on his face was mask–like, devoid of any warmth in his eyes.

“Hamilton.” Natalia’s voice was laced with a pain she could hardly contain as she faced him. “That house… it was bought with my child’s life!”

His smile vanished in an instant. He looked at her with cold eyes, and after what felt like an eternity, he finally spoke. “Natalia, save me the sob story about kids. I don’t care about that.”

She laughed suddenly, a sound that was more a release of pent–up frustration than any real amusement.

“If that’s the case, then I’m not beholden to you, Mr. Fowler. There are plenty of other fish in the sea, plenty of other wealthy people in this world. I’m sure if I put my heart into finding someone, I’ll find a willing soul.”

Hamilton’s face darkened, his gaze growing icy as he fixed his eyes on her.

“Natalia, I dare you say that again!” he growled.

She met his chilling gaze and knew she had struck a nerve. She was aware of her vulnerability before him, aware that even the smallest trick he used on her would require her to fight with all her might.

But she had to survive.

“People need to live, Hamilton, and I… I just want to live well.”

She didn’t want to keep getting hurt by him. She didn’t want to drown any longer in a hopeless

romance.

That was all.

She didn’t deny her feelings for Hamilton. But it was true; she no longer wanted to return to his side.

Hamilton reached out, his hand suddenly gripping her wrist. His face was a mask of frost, yet his fingers were gentle, caressing her skin tenderly.

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“Who do you plan to find. Natalia?” he asked softly, like a lover’s whisper.

wrist tightened abruptly as if to snap her bones.

the pain, forcing a smile. “Anyone who can help is fine by me. After all, what we have is nothing more than a transaction. And if

His voice was a low rumble, almost unrecognizable

her expression remained unfazed, as still as

chin. “Do you really think someone will dare to make a

didn’t let go, nobody would dare to cross

beauty, but in the eyes of these men, she was just a plaything, a

risk Hamilton’s wrath for a trinket? But what other choice

not in Silkwood City,

her wrist

laughed coldly.

man than come back

didn’t deny

Natalia. You chose this

phone call. Moments later, his secretary entered

“Get this processed.”

tension, took the paperwork and left.

Natalia turned to leave, but

she could react, his lips found the nape

the previous night’s torment. But Hamilton didn’t

end of the day, the secretary had

deed before her, Natalia felt a mix of emotions. She took a deep breath, picked up the deed, and

rent an apartment

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“Ms. Jenkins, with a house like this, why are you renting?

asking him to find

is in a prime location, with top–notch facilities, and the asking price is reasonable. Rest assured, the moment word

thanked him, and

rented apartment, Ryan called.

Mr. Collin would like to have dinner

hesitating, she

Department wasn’t exactly short–staffed, but someone of Natalia’s caliber, capable of handling nearly all diplomatic translations, was a

collaboration with Natalia. A direct position at the Foreign

arrived at the meeting spot, Ryan and Collin

lit up at the sight of her.

you again,” he said,

but

Ryan couldn’t help frowning. He had this nagging feeling

Collin, he didn’t say much.

the other hand, was animated throughout. When it came to