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

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“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?”

had wanted to focus on her translation work, to

now, considering Tatiana’s exorbitant medical expenses, she knew that

still figuring it out.”

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

said, then hesitated before pulling an envelope from under her pillow.

envelope directly to Caspian.

glanced through the contents. After he finished, a complex look settled

piercing eyes, there was anger, but more so, there was

An inexplicable compassion.

lawsuit

just handed Caspian the evidence she had found that implicated Eveleen in

induced. Please, Mr. Spiegel, I’m counting on you. As

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

to leave, leaving behind a

came out of the room, he

storm of emotions, a cigarette dangling

for two

and asked, “You’re really going to help

raised an eyebrow. “And why shouldn’t

say I didn’t warn you. She can’t afford

disputes or high–profile divorces. A single case could net him

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chuckled, “Sometimes I like to play the good

distaste as he said, “Caspian, are you really telling me

expression was anything but pleasant. “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 able to stand up to you, but do you really think holding on to her like this is satisfying? If you have

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

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

I help someone is my business.

before finally speaking, “She’s just throwing

she 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

expression somber, and it was some time before he finally

letting

cigarette with force, turned, and entered the

propped up in bed, the

after a long moment, he chuckled, “Natalia,

eyes fell, and she fought to keep her emotion at bay. She mustered a strained smile. “Wasn’t it you who said our relationship

eyes, and he suddenly regretted his past

denied her the right to have feelings for him. If she had really fallen for

go, Natalia. Do you really think hooking up with Caspian will get you out of

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Natalia remained silent.

out of the mood to talk

two more days in the hospital, Natalia was discharged and

to eat. Sometimes, under Hamilton’s pressing, she would take a bite or two, but then she’d vomit, a tumultuous

“Natalia, if you think you can

just laughed off his comment.