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

market. But now, considering Tatiana’s exorbitant medical expenses, she knew that translation alone

figuring it out.”

and said, “Well, if there’s anything I can help with, just give me a call.”

do.” Natalia said, then hesitated before pulling an envelope from under her pillow. “Mr. Spiegel, there’s one more thing I need to

handed the envelope directly

the contents. After he finished, a complex look settled on his face as

anger, but more

An inexplicable compassion.

lawsuit before? It’s been months.”

handed Caspian the evidence she had found that

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

out a friend once in a while doesn’t require a fee. I’m not after your money.”

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

Caspian came out of the room, he saw

emotions, a cigarette dangling unlit from

here for two hours?”

a glance and asked, “You’re

raised an eyebrow. “And why shouldn’t

sneered, “Don’t say I didn’t warn you. She can’t afford your

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

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chuckled, “Sometimes I like to play the good

said, “Caspian, are you really telling me

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 the

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 person she is. Your indifference… not just Natalia, but even

he scoffed coldly, “How I choose to handle my affairs is my business. But since she signed the agreement

I help someone is my business. You should know by now. I support justice, not

finally speaking, “She’s just throwing a

is gone, and 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

it was some

letting

stubbed out his cigarette with force, turned, and

propped up in bed, the untouched food on the

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

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

flash of pain crossed Hamilton’s eyes, and he suddenly regretted his past words.

but he shouldn’t have denied her the right to have feelings for him.

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

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Natalia remained silent.

was out of

in the hospital, Natalia was discharged

a bite or

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

just laughed off