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?”

She had wanted to focus on her translation

expenses, she knew that translation

still figuring

nodded and said, “Well, if there’s anything I can help with,

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

the envelope directly to

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

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

An inexplicable compassion.

file a lawsuit

the evidence she had found that

bitterness. “I only recently found out that my miscarriage was induced. Please, Mr. Spiegel, I’m counting on you. As for the legal

friend once in a

Caspian was already turning to leave, leaving

of the room,

face was a storm of emotions, a cigarette dangling unlit

here for

him a glance and asked,

eyebrow. “And

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you. She

on were usually high–stakes corporate disputes or high–profile divorces. A single case could net him a

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I like to play

said, “Caspian, are you really telling me you have no interest in her? I find

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 guts, make her want to stay by your side

took a deep breath before continuing, “And 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 person she is. Your indifference… not

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

my business.

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

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

it was some

not letting

cigarette with force,

propped up in bed, the untouched food on the bedside table.

heart felt increasingly suffocated. He looked at Natalia, and after a long moment, he chuckled, “Natalia, we’ve been

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

and he suddenly regretted his past

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

really think hooking up with Caspian will get

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Natalia remained silent.

seemed Hamilton was out of the

more days in the hospital, Natalia was discharged

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

if you think you can be more

off