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.

grip on her wrist tightened abruptly as

we have is nothing more than a transaction. And if it’s just a transaction, I can

His voice was a low rumble, almost unrecognizable with

expression remained unfazed, as still

really think someone

let go, nobody would dare to cross

she might have some beauty, but in the eyes of these men, she

for a trinket? But what other

not in Silkwood City, then

hold on her wrist tightened, her expression

laughed coldly.

rather find just any man than come back to me? Is that it?”

didn’t deny

“Fine, Natalia. You chose this

call. Moments later, his secretary entered the room.

“Get this processed.”

secretary, unaware of the tension, took the paperwork

Fowler.” Natalia turned to leave, but

found the

previous night’s torment. But Hamilton didn’t go further; after a couple of kisses, he released her.

of the day, the secretary had completed

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

an apartment

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why are you

didn’t elaborate, simply asking him

and the asking price is reasonable. Rest assured, the moment word

him, and

her rented apartment, Ryan called.

would like to have dinner with you. Are you available?”

hesitating, she agreed, “Sure.”

last meeting, Collin had been somewhat fixated on Natalia. The Foreign Affairs Department wasn’t exactly short–staffed, but someone of Natalia’s caliber, capable of handling nearly

with Natalia. A direct position at the Foreign Affairs Department

the meeting spot, Ryan and

up at the sight of her.

good to see you again,” he said, barely concealing

help but smile

help frowning. He had this nagging feeling that Natalia seemed preoccupied with

front of Collin, he

hand, was animated throughout. When it came to translation, he was practically unstoppable,