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?”

focus on her translation work, to aim

expenses, she knew that translation alone wouldn’t cut

figuring

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

pillow. “Mr. Spiegel, there’s one more thing

handed the envelope directly to

through the contents. After he finished, a complex look

there was anger, but more so, there was compassion.

An inexplicable compassion.

file a lawsuit before?

the evidence she had found

Spiegel, I’m counting on you. As for the legal fees, I assume

“Helping out a friend once in a while doesn’t require

Caspian was already turning to leave, leaving behind a simple “Take care

the room, he saw

of emotions, a cigarette dangling unlit from his fingers.

here for

asked, “You’re really going

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

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you. She can’t

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

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to

me

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

can’t believe you can’t see through her little schemes. I can’t believe you don’t know

choose to handle my affairs is my business. But since she signed the agreement with

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

drag before finally speaking, “She’s just throwing a fit. She’ll

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

it was some time before he

letting

with force, turned, and entered the hospital room.

up in bed, the untouched food

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

to keep her emotion at bay. She mustered a strained smile. “Wasn’t it you who said our relationship was nothing more than a business deal? That feelings had no

and he suddenly

but he shouldn’t have denied her the right to have feelings for him. If she had really fallen for him, would she still be trying to escape

you really think hooking up with Caspian

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Natalia remained silent.

of the mood to talk anymore.

more days in the hospital, Natalia was

under Hamilton’s pressing, she would take a bite or two, but

“Natalia, if you think you can be more stubborn me, you’ve got another

laughed off his comment.