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 affirmation.

Natalia’s approach was too drastic, but

we celebrate

want to stay at your place for a

the apartment. And after the kidnapping, she didn’t want to live alone anymore.

can stay as long as you want–even

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

brings you here?”

window rolled down, and Ronin Joyner’s smiling face appeared. “Ms. Jenkins, long time

been a while. What brings you to Silkwood

heard Ryan wanted to check on you, I tagged along. Hope you don’t

light–heartedly, “Of course not.”

from Ivy Gemstone, she might work for Ron Group in the future.

would be her boss. She wasn’t about to offend

you look so pale? And

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

Ryan and Dawson had chased after her relentlessly, heedless of

better driver to

Natalia fell silent.

but interject. “Are we just going to chat on the sidewalk? Ms. Jenkins, how

had come primarily

had been a

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to seize

let’s have a meal. I’ve got some things

time. She wasn’t very hungry, and after three days with barely any food,

agreed to join them because there were

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

they entered, they bumped into Victor leaving with a woman who bore a resemblance to Natalia.

taken

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,

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

another word, she followed Ryan and Ronin into a private

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gaze lingered on the closed door of the private dining room as a slight frown creased his

growing visibly upset. “Why do you keep staring

her a glance, his voice dripping

is it?”

Victor’s mood swings were as unpredictable as the weather in March. One moment he could be all smiles, and the next, he’d turn as cold

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