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?”

wanted to focus on her translation work, to aim for

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

still figuring it

there’s anything I

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

the envelope directly

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

anger, but

An inexplicable compassion.

a lawsuit before? It’s

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

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

patted her head gently. “Helping out a friend once in a while doesn’t require

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

out of the room, he saw Hamilton waiting outside.

storm of emotions, a cigarette dangling unlit

here for

a glance and asked, “You’re really going to help her?”

eyebrow. “And why shouldn’t I?”

warn you. She

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

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“Sometimes I like to play the good

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

“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

schemes. I can’t believe you don’t know what kind of person she is. Your indifference… not just Natalia, but even a beggar wouldn’t stick around for this kind of treatment.

while, he scoffed coldly, “How I choose to handle my affairs is my business. But

nodded. “Sure, and whether I help someone is my business.

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

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

dropped, his expression somber, and it was some

letting go.”

that, he stubbed out his cigarette with force,

propped up in bed, the untouched

long moment, he chuckled, “Natalia, we’ve been together for three years. Do you really feel nothing for me?”

she fought 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 place

flash of pain crossed Hamilton’s eyes, and

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

not letting go, Natalia. Do you really think hooking up

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Natalia remained silent.

seemed Hamilton was out of the mood

more days in the hospital,

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

his face growing darker by the minute. “Natalia, if you think you can be more stubborn me, you’ve got another thing coming!”

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