Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 128

Patrick had been itching to hitch his wagon to the prestigious Fowler family for far too long.

It all started a decade ago when he orchestrated the charade of Eveleen posing as Natalia to reconnect with Hamilton.

But Eveleen, with her capricious nature, wasn’t content with just having Hamilton’s wealth–she wanted his heart, too.

Now, his scheming had backfired, and it seemed that Natalia, the underdog, was reaping the benefits.

Natalia let out a chuckle. “If Hamilton truly intended to marry Eveleen, do you think I’d be the one to stand in their way?”

Patrick felt a sting at her words. He had thought that once Eveleen returned, Hamilton would reconcile with her in no time. The proof was in the pudding when Hamilton immediately gave her the spokesperson role for Ivy Gemstone upon her return. His family had been all set for a grand merger with the Fowlers.

But to his dismay, not only was there no talk of marriage, but Hamilton also showed no sign of warming up to Eveleen again.

Patrick snorted. “Hamilton marrying Eveleen is inevitable, Natalia. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll step away from Hamilton sooner rather than later. Otherwise, neither you nor the woman in there will have a happy ending!”

With those words, he stormed off without another peep.

Natalia stood there, her nails digging into her palms. If there was one person she despised more than anyone over the years, it was Patrick.

For his own gain, he had all but abandoned his wife and daughter. Tatiana, bless her heart, might not hold much resentment, but Natalia had harbored a deep hatred for him ever since she learned about her true parentage. This man was the root of all her misfortunes.

Taking a deep breath to collect her thoughts, she walked toward the curb. The last night bus was about to make its final round.

Staring absently at the bus stop, Natalia felt a sudden chill. She glanced over her shoulder, only to see the usual hustle and bustle of passersby.

After a short pause, she looked away.

For some reason, she had a feeling that someone was staring at her. However, that only lasted for a fleeting second.

Shaking off the feeling, she looked at her phone. The bus would only arrive in a few more minutes. Then, she decided not to wait for the bus and hailed a cab instead.

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Moments after she left, a man stepped out from the shadows. His gaunt face was marred by a

vicious scar.

watched Natalia’s taxi disappear, he clicked

but look back one more time. Seeing no

phone rang.

City. Our scheduled

morning? Isn’t that cutting it a bit

whole different ballgame compared to the investment meetings she was used

“It’s tight, I know, but I have faith in your abilities. Mr. Collin

replied. “Aren’t you afraid

off miracles with less prep time back

send me the materials, and I’ll get on it

Ryan spoke again, “Thing is, the documents contain sensitive info, so I can’t send them over the net. I’ll have

her lip. “I’ll come to you. Where

can drive over; it won’t take long. Same complex as last time?”

“Yeah,” Natalia said.

in a moment. See

was surprised to find Ryan already

got here fast,” she remarked.

nearby when he

steaming hot cocoa, her favorite flavor.

eyes lit up. “I can’t believe you remembered after

was gentle as he teased, “I was worried your tastes might’ve changed.”

shifting away from the topic. “Didn’t you go home during New

did. I just rushed here

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didn’t have to be here for this meeting. It was the top brass of the department who was supposed to attend. Though Ryan

previously, he noticed her mood was rather down. Thus, he asked around, only to find out that Hamilton had never publicly admitted Natalia

was furious. How could that man not

midnight but worried it might be

it simply, he just wanted

Ryan watched her, the gentle light casting a serene glow on her face, and memories of

broke the silence. “Natalia, have you ever thought

documents before her,

paused, a brief flicker of surprise crossing her face before she

didn’t want to.

the moment she found out she was pregnant, through the heartbreak of a miscarriage, to the

as Hamilton disagreed, she was stuck. The agreement, the relationship, it was never up to her to start or end