Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

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Natalia’s gaze was downcast.

“Could you step out for a moment, Mr. Fowler? I need a word with Mr. Spiegel in private.”

Hamilton let out a scoff, “What’s the matter? Can’t talk with me here?”

Caspian was organizing some documents in his hands as he said, “Of course we can, but I would appreciate it if you, Mr. Fowler, could keep it down.”

As soon as the conversation turned to business, the genial aura that Caspian usually carried dissipated into thin air, leaving nothing but a sharp and penetrating intensity behind.

Natalia remained silent for a moment. “Mr. Spiegel, let’s step outside.”

Caspian glanced at Hamilton and said, “That might be best.”

Hamilton’s face was a picture of displeasure. He snorted derisively and stood up to leave.

At the door, he threw over his shoulder and said, “Finish your meal first, and then talk.”

With that, he slammed the hospital room door behind him, causing a resounding clang.

Natalia’s lips were pressed tightly together.

Caspian frowned at her and asked, “Haven’t eaten?”

Natalia shook her head. “I’m not hungry.”

Caspian looked disapproving. “No matter what, you need to eat.”

But Natalia jumped straight to the point. “Mr. Spiegel, about this agreement, if I wanted to back out, could you help me reduce the penalty fee?”

Caspian just looked at her. After a moment, he reached into his pocket and offered her a chocolate bar. “If you don’t want a meal, at least sneak in a snack. Don’t starve yourself.”

Natalia looked at the chocolate he held out, her lips curving into a small smile as she accepted

1. it.

“Thank you, Mr. Spiegel.”

Caspian merely smiled in return, saying nothing more.

“I’ve reviewed your agreement, and it’s definitely not in your favor. But if you’re set on terminating it, I can lend a hand. After all, Hamilton has breached the agreement in several places himself.”

In Natalia’s presence, Caspian’s voice softened considerably. He methodically listed and analyzed the points for Natalia. Before they knew it, two hours had passed.

“You must be tired. Let’s call it a day.”

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Natalia nodded. “Thank you for your help, Mr. Spiegel.”

Caspian’s warmth returned once the discussion of business was over. He looked at Natalia and after a brief silence asked, “What are your plans for the future?”

wanted to focus on her translation work, to aim for the

exorbitant medical expenses, she knew that translation alone wouldn’t cut

figuring it out.”

anything I can help with,

her pillow. “Mr. Spiegel, there’s

the envelope directly

the contents. After he

was anger, but more

An inexplicable compassion.

didn’t you file a lawsuit before? It’s been

had found that implicated Eveleen in causing her miscarriage.

a tinge of bitterness. “I only recently found out that my miscarriage was induced. Please, Mr. Spiegel, I’m counting on you. As for the legal fees, I assume they must be quite high. Could you give me a ballpark figure

gently. “Helping out a friend once in a while doesn’t require a fee. I’m not after your

started to protest, but Caspian was already turning to leave, leaving behind a simple “Take

out of the room, he saw Hamilton

face was a storm of emotions, a cigarette dangling

for two

glance and asked, “You’re really going to

raised an eyebrow. “And why shouldn’t I?”

didn’t warn

took on were usually high–stakes corporate disputes or high–profile divorces.

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to play

as he said, “Caspian, are you really telling me you have no interest in

consider why she’s so adamant about it instead of throwing tantrums at her. She might not be able to stand up to you, but do you really think holding on to her like

I can’t believe you don’t know what kind of person she

coldly, “How I choose to handle my affairs is my

I help someone is my business.

finally speaking,

almost lost her life too, Hamilton. How can you still think she’s just throwing a fit? If you don’t care for her, it might be best to let go. A woman like her has plenty of better options without you.”

gaze dropped, his expression somber, and it was some time before he finally

not letting

that, he stubbed out his cigarette with force, turned,

the untouched food on the

He looked at Natalia, and after a long moment, he chuckled, “Natalia, we’ve been

it you who said our relationship was nothing more than a business deal? That

and he suddenly regretted his past

to have feelings for him. If she had really fallen for him, would she still be trying to escape

hooking up with Caspian will get you

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Natalia remained silent.

seemed Hamilton was out of the mood to

in the hospital, Natalia was discharged and went

Hamilton’s pressing, she would take a bite or two, but then she’d vomit, a tumultuous retching that

you think

laughed off