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.

Alden. “How’s the search for Orpheus going?”

MA

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Chapter

for days. Orpheus

curt acknowledgment, Hamilton hung up and drove to their

and then muted it without a second thought.

like you are

without a word.

about my offer. Ms. Jenkins?

her lips. “Is Ron Group really planning to set up a

raised an eyebrow. “Of course. I meant what I said about saving the branch manager position for you.”

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

collaboration, which went smoothly, but she didn’t believe she had

lit up with a grin. “Ms. Jenkins, are you worried about some

Joyner, but

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

brows furrowed slightly at this, but he stayed

continued, “Besides, it’s not just me. My old man’s been pushing me to recruit you

taken aback. “Does President

saw you once during a video call and was so impressed with your business acumen that he

It wasn’t just Ronin acting on a

“I’ll consider it, but I’m not sure when

Whenever you’re ready to

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Chapter 141

well refuse. “Alright,

dinner was a quiet affair, with little

off at his hotel, Ryan drove Natalia

have you been these past few days?” he asked gently.

“Not bad.”

hesitated before broaching the subject. “How are things

didn’t really want to discuss Hamilton. Despite her decision to leave, each mention of him twinged her heart with

said, “I’m ending things

subject, she added, “Ryan, could you let

nodded. “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure your work and schedule are well

“Thanks, Ryan.”

focused on joining the translation department. Only as an official member will opportunities for advancement arise.

her current spat with Hamilton was only the tip of the iceberg. Tatiana’s medical bills were mounting, and

looming over her, threatening to drain what little funds she had.

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