Chapter 140

“Relax, Mr. Fowler, I never regret my actions,” Natalia declared with unwavering resolve.

Hamilton felt an oppressive heaviness in his chest. But he said nothing more. He just watched Natalia, waiting until her IV drip was finished before they both left the hospital together.

After eating something and getting a nutrient boost, Natalia felt some of her strength return.

When Hamilton moved to embrace her, she pushed him away.

“I can walk on my own,”

Hamilton let out a derisive snort and didn’t press further.

Exiting the emergency room, Hamilton said, “Let’s head home. I’m not comfortable with you being out and about in your condition. If anything else happens, I don’t want to be your fallback. Plus, the housekeeper made your favorite dish.”

Natalia could sense his attempt to keep her close, but under the circumstances, his gesture felt like a joke.

She lowered her gaze and replied, “No. Please thank the housekeeper for me.”

With that, she hailed a taxi from the curb.

Hamilton felt like he had gone out of his way for her, yet she wouldn’t give him the time of day. He wasn’t about to keep chasing after her. Fuming, he left.

It was only when he got into his car that he noticed the gift bag on the dashboard.

He had sincerely picked out a present for her after work, and the thought of giving it to her had filled him with anticipation. Now, he felt like a fool.

With a cold laugh, he tossed the bag into the glove compartment. She was just a woman, after

all. He didn’t need her.

Hamilton started the car and drove away.

Natalia stood on the sidewalk, her emotions indistinct.

Perhaps there was a sense of relief. After all, she no longer had to entangle herself with Hamilton and Eveleen.

Suddenly, Scarlett called.

“Natalia, how did it go?” she asked, her voice laced with caution.

During the check–up, the medication Natalia had taken was discovered. If Hamilton found out Scarlett had provided the drugs, she feared for her life. Although she had the nerve to berate Hamilton to his face, it didn’t mean she wasn’t afraid of him.

Natalia’s eyes were clouded with complexity. “It’s settled, I suppose.”

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eyes lit up. “He

hummed in

palpable. She had initially thought Natalia’s approach was too drastic, but now, as long as they could get away, it was worth it.

we celebrate tonight?”

I do want to stay at

she wouldn’t be returning to the apartment. And after

stay as long as

Natalia saw a car pull up in front of her. Frowning, she saw the door swing open, and Ryan stepped

you here?”

and Ronin Joyner’s smiling face appeared. “Ms. Jenkins, long time no see.”

returned the smile, “Mr. Joyner, indeed it’s been a while. What brings you to

when I heard

“Of course

managed to resign from Ivy Gemstone, she might work for Ron Group

happened, Ronin would be her boss. She wasn’t

eyed Natalia with concern. “Why do you

been sleeping poorly. It’ll pass.” She paused, then added, “Thank

that she learned Ryan and Dawson had chased after her relentlessly, heedless of their own safety, in an attempt to rescue her.

better driver to stop that car. Then you wouldn’t have suffered so

Natalia fell silent.

Ms. Jenkins, how about joining us for dinner? We

come primarily

hadn’t been responding to him, but recently, there had been a change

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to seize this

have a meal. I’ve

the time. She wasn’t very hungry, and after three days with

join them because there were things she needed to discuss with both

the car, and the three of them chose a well–known

they bumped into Victor leaving with

taken aback.

Natalia rescued from the sea, his heart had ached inexplicably. He had always treated her like a plaything, yet he found himself genuinely concerned for her. This time, Victor didn’t greet Natalia with his usual mockery. Instead, he asked with uncharacteristic calm, “Ms.

her eyes filled with disdain. “I’m fine, Mr. Henkel.

word, she followed Ryan and Ronin into

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private dining room as a slight frown creased his forehead.

him was growing visibly upset. “Why do you keep

his voice dripping with indifference, “My business isn’t your concern,

is it?”

too well that Victor’s mood swings were as unpredictable as the weather in March. One moment he could be all

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