Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 129

Natalia shrieked, her voice cut short as a hand clamped over her mouth.

A heartbeat later, a chillingly familiar voice reached her ears.

“Why are you yelling?”

Her limbs turned to jelly almost instantly.

With a racing heart, she touched her chest before wheeling around to glare at Hamilton.

“Hamilton, are you out of your mind? What are you lurking out here for instead of being in the room?”

Hamilton gave a derisive snort and pinched her waist hard.

“Think I don’t want to be inside? How could I get in? Bust the door down?”

Natalia paused, realizing she’d forgotten to give him a key.

“Sorry, slipped my mind.”

With a glance, Hamilton pulled her into the room.

As the lights flicked on, his eyes landed on the iced latte in her hand, his expression darkening.

Natalia, preoccupied, bent down to slip off her shoes, not bothering to set aside the drink.

Hamilton stooped, snatched the latte from her grasp, and tossed it straight into the trash.

“What the hell?” Natalia blinked in surprise.

His gaze turned icy. “Got over your cold? Out on a late–night rendezvous with someone?”

Natalia bit her lip, aware he must have seen Ryan.

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“Ryan was just dropping off some notes. I’ve got a meeting tomorrow morning.”

Hamilton yanked her wrist, pulling her close.

“Ryan, Ryan, you say it like it’s so sweet, huh?”

She looked up at him.

“Hamilton, he’s just a friend, nothing more.”

Hamilton’s eyes narrowed, and he sneered, “You’d better be right, Natalia. It’s your job to set boundaries with other men. Don’t make me remind you over and over.”

Natalia was already in a foul mood. Since meeting with Patrick, her spirits had plummeted. The recent scare had her distracted. Now, she couldn’t muster the energy to argue over such trifles. “Hamilton, only my relationship with you could be considered less than pure.”

That seemed to please him somewhat, his expression finally softening,

key now out

to see my

is

thought of Tatiana left Natalia with

Y’s the same”

downcast, Hamilton didn’t press

her waist a

the cold, her lips were cool but felt incredibly

kiss, cradling

hot shower, their bodies entwined, the heat of their breath mingled.

been days, and the

hands and mouth worked

in the mood, but he was making it difficult for her to resist.

chuckled softly, pressing her against the wall.

was a fleeting indulgence,

time they finished, it was past ten.

Natalia back to the bedroom, Hamilton laid her down, only

up? Still got energy?

hoarse. “I’ve got a meeting

His face darkened.

side job of yours, it’s that crucial?”

at Hamilton. “Would you stop Eveleen

face grew colder.

no longer speaking, just quietly sitting at the desk, working on her

of course; he

had even secured her the Ivy Gemstone endorsement

country.

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couldn’t

she had said, to this man, she

remained sour, Natalia’s words leaving a bitter taste.

dislikes. In his view, as his woman, she should stay by his side

it seemed as if he were the one

was eerily quiet, and Natalia quickly

leave. He sat on the

fragile woman, yet so stubborn.

he found himself unable to be harsh with

he had just

slowly exhaled. He grabbed a blanket, tossing it over

up. You’ll only suffer if you get sick again.”

in

she murmured,

a moment, she looked up at him. “Hamilton, can you do me

“You should know the drill. If you want a favor, you’ve

way.”