Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 141

Chapter 141

Hamilton let out a derisive snort as the call disconnected with a beep.

This woman, he mused, was really growing bolder by the minute. She had the gall to block his number even before they had finalized their split.

Stubbing out his cigarette, Hamilton shot off a text message.

[Call me back.]

After sending it, he couldn’t peel his eyes away from the phone, waiting for Natalia’s response.

But Natalia didn’t call back. His phone remained silent, the conversation frozen on the screen. A sense of suffocation gripped Hamilton. The anger within him simmered, impossible to quench. He had resolved not to insist, to let go. But thinking it and doing it were worlds apart.

His grip tightened on the phone.

He wanted to go see her.

But then what? Why cling to a lost cause?

Why demean himself, as if he couldn’t survive without her?

He picked up the phone, then set it down again, a restless cycle.

The silence of the phone grew heavy, oppressive. Frustrated, Hamilton scrolled through his sparse chat history with Natalia.

He realized that he rarely messaged her directly, usually going through Linda or simply having sex at home. They barely talked.

Looking at the few messages on his screen, discomfort churned within him.

Was she like this with everyone else?

Unlikely. At least with Scarlett, their chats seemed lively.

Suddenly, he remembered when they first got together, Natalia often sent him messages. She would text about a strangely shaped cloud, a new recipe she tried, her mood, or just trivial

things.

How did he respond to those messages?

Hamilton couldn’t recall, but knowing himself, he probably didn’t reply. He might have even found her annoying, telling her to stop bothering him.

Eventually, she did stop.

The more he thought about it, the more stifled he felt. Rubbing his temples, he got dressed and stormed out.

outside, he called Alden. “How’s

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had been on it for days. Orpheus had vanished, but Quill had

acknowledgment, Hamilton hung up and drove to

phone and then muted it

chuckled. “Looks like you are serious about leaving Ivy Gemstone.”

just smiled, without a

about Hamilton, instead asking. “What about my offer. Ms. Jenkins? Have you

pursed her lips. “Is Ron Group really planning to set up a branch in Silkwood City?”

course. I meant what I said about saving the branch manager

is tempting, but I’m curious–what exactly caught your eye

one collaboration, which went smoothly, but she didn’t believe she had the sort of charisma to

a grin. “Ms. Jenkins, are you worried about

“Don’t take offense, Mr. Joyner, but I’m not interested in entangling with a boss again.”

rest assured, I’ve no interest in such games. If I were really into you, I’d pursue you

this, but

My old man’s been pushing me to recruit

taken aback. “Does President Mason

during a video call and was so impressed with your business acumen that he listened in

wasn’t just Ronin acting

moment’s thought, she replied, “I’ll consider it, but I’m not sure when I

worries there. Whenever you’re ready to join, Ron Group will welcome you.”

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Natalia couldn’t well refuse. “Alright, then. Here’s to a successful

dinner was a quiet affair, with little attention

at his hotel, Ryan

have you been these past

“Not

broaching the subject. “How are things with Hamilton?”

each mention of him twinged her heart

said, “I’m ending things with

she added, “Ryan, could you

make sure your work and schedule are well

“Thanks, Ryan.”

as an official member will opportunities for advancement arise. Collin’s about

work without distraction, but her current spat with Hamilton was only the tip of the iceberg. Tatiana’s medical bills were mounting, and there was no way she

to drain what little funds she had. It wasn’t as if Caspian’s offer to help could mean she’d just stop contributing

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