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.

the grip on her wrist tightened abruptly as if

is fine by me. After all, what we have is nothing more than a transaction. And if it’s just a transaction, I can surely find someone else to strike a

low rumble, almost unrecognizable with anger.

remained unfazed, as still

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

truth well–if Hamilton didn’t let go, nobody would dare to cross him for her sake.

the eyes of these men, she was

for a trinket? But

not in Silkwood City, then another

her wrist tightened,

he laughed

any man than come back

didn’t deny it.

this

that, he made a phone call. Moments later,

“Get this processed.”

secretary, unaware of the tension, took the

leave, but Hamilton’s grip

lips found the nape of her neck.

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

the end of the day, the secretary had completed the

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

had helped her rent an apartment a few days

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with a house like this, why are you renting? Isn’t the house comfortable

didn’t elaborate, simply asking him to find a buyer

facilities, and the asking price is reasonable. Rest assured, the

him,

her rented apartment,

have dinner with you. Are you available?”

she

someone of Natalia’s caliber, capable of

contemplating a collaboration with Natalia. A direct position at the Foreign Affairs

arrived at the meeting spot, Ryan and Collin were already

at the sight of her.

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

help but smile in response.

couldn’t help frowning. He had this nagging feeling that Natalia seemed

front of Collin, he

was animated throughout. When it came to translation,