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.

“How’s the

MA

11-06

Chapter

days. Orpheus had

Hamilton hung up and drove to their rendezvous

bistro, Natalia glanced at her phone and

chuckled. “Looks like you are serious

just smiled, without

asking. “What about my offer.

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

an eyebrow. “Of course. I meant what I said

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

one collaboration, which went smoothly, but she didn’t believe she had the sort of charisma to make Ronin so keen on poaching her, especially under such generous

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

Natalia replied, “Don’t take offense, Mr. Joyner, but I’m not interested in entangling with a

I’ve no interest in such games. If I were really

brows furrowed slightly at this, but he

old man’s been pushing

was taken aback. “Does President

so impressed with your business acumen that he

dawned on her. It wasn’t just Ronin acting on a

she replied, “I’ll consider it, but I’m not sure when I can leave Ivy

appeared unconcerned. “No worries there. Whenever you’re ready to join, Ron Group

11:06 F

Chapter 141

so upfront, Natalia couldn’t well refuse. “Alright, then.

was a quiet affair, with little attention paid to the food.

his hotel, Ryan drove Natalia home.

these past few days?” he

nodded. “Not

subject.

mention of him twinged

a pause, she said, “I’m ending things with him.”

she added, “Ryan, could you let Mr.

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

smiled. “Thanks,

pausing before saying, “Actually, I’d prefer if you focused on joining the translation department. Only as an official member will opportunities for advancement

the tip of the iceberg. Tatiana’s medical bills were mounting,

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255