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?”

on her translation work, to

exorbitant medical expenses, she knew that translation alone wouldn’t cut

still figuring it out.”

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

from under her pillow. “Mr. Spiegel, there’s one more

envelope directly

with a frown, his eyes flashing with a sharp intensity as he glanced through the contents. After he finished,

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

An inexplicable compassion.

didn’t you file a lawsuit

Caspian the evidence she had found that implicated Eveleen

I’m counting on you. As for the legal fees, I assume they must be quite high. Could you give me a ballpark figure so I can

her head gently. “Helping out a friend once in a

started to protest, but Caspian was already turning to leave, leaving behind a simple “Take care of

the room, he saw Hamilton waiting

storm of emotions, a cigarette

here for two hours?”

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

raised an eyebrow. “And

I didn’t warn you. She

Caspian took on were usually high–stakes corporate disputes or high–profile divorces. A single case could

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I like to play the good

said, “Caspian, are you really telling me you have

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 the guts, make

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

After a long while, he scoffed coldly, “How I choose to handle my affairs is my business. But since she signed the agreement with me, she

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

finally speaking, “She’s just throwing a fit. She’ll get over it

Hamilton. How can you still think she’s just throwing a fit? If you

somber, and it

letting

that, he stubbed out his cigarette with force, turned, and entered

was still propped up in bed, the untouched food on the bedside

and after a long moment, he chuckled, “Natalia,

her emotion at bay. She mustered a strained smile. “Wasn’t it you who said our relationship was

and he suddenly regretted

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 be

Do you really think hooking

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Natalia remained silent.

of

more days in the hospital, Natalia was discharged and went

a bite or two, but then she’d

“Natalia, if you think you

laughed off