Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 138

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?”

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

But now, considering Tatiana’s exorbitant medical expenses, she knew that translation alone wouldn’t cut it.

still figuring it out.”

“Well, if there’s anything I can help with, just give me a

hesitated before pulling an envelope from under her pillow. “Mr. Spiegel, there’s one more thing I need to ask of

the envelope directly to

a frown, his eyes flashing with a sharp intensity as he glanced through the contents. After he finished, a complex look settled on his face

was anger, but

An inexplicable compassion.

file a lawsuit before?

she had found that implicated Eveleen in

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

a friend once in a while doesn’t require a fee. I’m

to protest, but Caspian was already turning to leave, leaving

the room, he saw

of emotions, a cigarette dangling unlit from his

for two hours?”

a glance and asked, “You’re really

“And why shouldn’t I?”

I didn’t warn you. She can’t afford your fees.”

were usually high–stakes corporate disputes or high–profile divorces. A single

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to play the good

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

“Hamilton, I had no intention of meddling, but do you realize how desperate you look right now? If you truly don’t want her to leave, then consider why she’s so adamant about it instead of throwing tantrums at her. She might not be

about your precious Eveleen, I’m at a loss. for words. You’re a sharp one. I can’t believe you can’t see through her little schemes. I can’t believe you don’t know what kind of

handle my affairs is my business. But since she signed the agreement with me, she has to abide by

“Sure, and whether I help someone is my business. You should know by now.

took a drag before finally speaking,

her life too, Hamilton. How can you still think she’s just throwing a fit? If you don’t care for her,

and it was some time

letting

with force, turned, and entered the

up in bed, the

long moment, he chuckled, “Natalia, we’ve been together for three years. Do you

emotion at bay. She mustered a strained smile. “Wasn’t it you who said our relationship was nothing

flash of pain crossed Hamilton’s eyes, and

didn’t like Natalia, but he shouldn’t have denied her the right to have feelings for him. If she had really fallen for

Do you really think hooking up with Caspian

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Natalia remained silent.

was out of the

spending two more days in the hospital, Natalia was discharged and

to eat. Sometimes, under Hamilton’s pressing, she would take a bite

watched, his face growing darker by the minute. “Natalia, if you think you

off