Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 122

Natalia was at a loss for words when asked about her relationship with Hamilton.

The truth was, there was no “treating her well” to speak of–it was purely transactional.

“It’s okay, I guess.” she replied with a forced smile, recalling the past three years of what could be termed as pleasant business dealings.

But Ryan saw through her facade, noting the hint of sadness in her eyes. He wanted to ask more, to delve deeper, but he hesitated, aware of the intrusion it would be.

After a long silence, he finally spoke up, “Natalia, I’ve always liked you.”

It took a lot of guts for Ryan to confess his feelings. He had been searching for Natalia for three years and had waited just as long for a chance with her. He was overjoyed when she suddenly reached out to him, but to his dismay, she was involved with someone else.

He knew it wasn’t the right moment to express his feelings, yet he couldn’t help but make his affections known. Even if she couldn’t reciprocate, he wanted her to know she had an option in him, a fallback if things with the other man turned sour.

Natalia, taken aback, could only manage a bitter chuckle. “Ryan, I’m not the good girl you think I am. You deserve someone better.”

With her complicated past and current entanglements with Hamilton, Natalia didn’t see herself as a catch. Ryan, with his good looks, abilities, and family background, should be with someone untainted by scandal, not someone like her, with a tarnished reputation.

Ryan just smiled softly. “Natalia, I’m not trying to mess up your relationship. I just want you to know that if you ever find yourself unhappy, I can be an option for you. No pressure.”

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His voice was gentle, and his manner never rushed. Ryan had always been a man of decorum, a true gentleman, unlike the superficial charm of Hamilton.

Natalia was at a loss for words, but Ryan didn’t press the matter further and instead shifted the conversation to lighter topics. Natalia was rather thankful he spared her any discomfort.

The car moved quietly through the night, classical music playing softly in the background. Ryan only dropped Natalia off at the entrance to her apartment complex before leaving.

As Natalia walked in, she saw Hamilton waiting for her, a cigarette between his fingers. He didn’t move when he saw her; he just raised an eyebrow and chuckled.

“Ms. Jenkins, seems like you’re forgetting who you are,” Hamilton remarked.

Taking a deep breath, Natalia tried to explain, “I had dinner with Collin tonight. I’ve signed a contract with the Foreign Affairs Department. I’ll be doing some consulting work for them.”

Hamilton just watched her, saying nothing more.

Natalia, feeling the conversation was over, turned and headed for her apartment. Hamilton

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stubbed out his cigarette and followed her inside, carrying a box of condoms from his car. Both knew what was going to happen next.

for his own gratification before showering,

She knew this was the nature of

tried to sleep. She had hoped the real estate agent was right, that her house would sell quickly. But the next morning,

the house, but as soon as your name comes up, they

likely behind this. She called him, trying to confront the

sounded busy,

Hamilton? What’s the point?” Natalia clutched

and

Natalia instructed the agent to keep looking for a

the agent called

to see the house. Please,

lifted, Natalia agreed and rushed to

upon arriving, her heart sank. Gideon Chappelle stood at the door, a sinister smile on his face.

into her voice, Natalia greeted him, “Mr. Chappelle, what

eyes greedily roamed over her. “I’m here to see the house, Ms. Jenkins.

to intervene. Since then, he had been craving another

had a falling out,

her this

know the relationship I have with Hamilton!” Natalia stood

composure.

do you really think I don’t know

we had a falling out? It was just a lovers‘ tiff. You should know better than to take it seriously. Or

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dialed Hamilton’s number right

boiling over as he smashed Natalia’s

gritted with fury; he grasped

feared Hamilton. That man was ruthless and never showed mercy in his dealings. But

glint crossed his eyes. He pried open Natalia’s

he made her swallow it against her

see what comes first – the kick of my pill or your savior Hamilton arriving. Once you’re under the influence, it won’t be me forcing you anymore!”

face turned ghostly pale. She knew too well Hamilton wouldn’t come to

Hamilton will have your head for

it was you

trembled with

let go of someone who cuckolded him? Gideon, you should know better than anyone how Hamilton deals with his enemies.

expression changed instantly, his face contorted with

had heard about the sudden strike Hamilton had made on Victor’s company and had been puzzled by the

and

her, but to cross Hamilton for a woman like her was not worth the