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.

abruptly as

me. After all, what we have is nothing more than a transaction.

was a low rumble, almost unrecognizable

her expression remained unfazed, as still

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

Hamilton didn’t let go, nobody would dare to cross him

all, she might have some beauty, but in the eyes of

wrath for a trinket? But what other

someone. If not in

Hamilton’s hold on her wrist tightened,

laughed

you’d rather find just any man than come back to me?

didn’t deny

hollow. “Fine, Natalia. You chose this path. Just don’t

he made a phone call. Moments later, his secretary entered the

“Get this processed.”

secretary, unaware of the tension, took the paperwork and

you, Mr. Fowler.” Natalia turned to leave, but Hamilton’s grip yanked her

she could react, his lips found the nape of her neck.

But Hamilton

day, the secretary had completed the paperwork.

mix of emotions. She took a deep breath, picked up the deed, and headed to

had helped her rent an apartment a

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with a house like this, why are

simply asking him to

house is in a prime location, with top–notch facilities, and the asking price is

him,

apartment,

to have dinner with you.

hesitating, she

caliber, capable of handling nearly all diplomatic translations, was a rarity indeed. Such a

with Natalia. A direct position at the Foreign Affairs Department was

at the meeting spot,

at the sight

good to see you again,” he said, barely concealing his enthusiasm.

but smile in response.

this nagging

of Collin, he didn’t say

the other hand, was animated throughout. When