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?”

had wanted to focus on her translation work, to aim for the

considering Tatiana’s exorbitant medical expenses, she knew that

figuring it

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

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

handed the envelope directly

sharp intensity as he glanced through the contents. After he finished,

was anger, but more so, there was compassion.

An inexplicable compassion.

a lawsuit before?

had found that implicated Eveleen

miscarriage was induced. Please, Mr. Spiegel, 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

once in a while doesn’t require a fee.

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

room, he saw Hamilton waiting

face was a storm of emotions, a cigarette dangling unlit from his fingers.

here for

shot him a glance and asked, “You’re really going to

raised an eyebrow. “And why shouldn’t

didn’t warn you.

high–profile divorces. A single case could net him a

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“Sometimes I like to

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

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

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 just Natalia, but even a beggar wouldn’t stick around for this kind of treatment. What does she

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

I help someone is my business. You should

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

you still think she’s just throwing a fit? If you don’t care

dropped, his expression somber, and it was some time before he finally responded.

not letting

his cigarette with force, turned, and entered the

in bed, the untouched

felt increasingly suffocated. He looked at Natalia, and after a long moment, he chuckled, “Natalia, we’ve been together for three years. Do you really feel nothing for me?”

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

crossed Hamilton’s eyes, 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

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

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Natalia remained silent.

out of the mood to

in the hospital, Natalia was discharged and went

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

watched, his face growing darker by the minute. “Natalia, if you think you can be more stubborn me, you’ve

laughed off his