Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 146

Mason quirked an eyebrow in slight curiosity.

Since Hamilton brought it up, it wouldn't be polite for him to refuse outright. "Sure, why not?"

In just a few exchanges, the dinner was set.

The people around them, however, had a mix of reactions.

Natalia's eyelids twitched a few times.

She couldn't fathom what Hamilton was up to.

It felt like he was up to no good, perhaps even scheming to sabotage her job.

As for Eveleen, her face was a portrait of displeasure.

Hamilton was supposed to be here for her consultation with the plastic surgeon, and now he was going to dine with Natalia.

"Hamilton, we've got other plans, remember?"

Hamilton glanced over his shoulder at Alden and said,

"You take her to the doctor."

Alden nodded in agreement and said to Eveleen, "Ms. Schafer, let's go."

Eveleen was fuming. "I won't go. Hamilton, I want you with me."

Ronin couldn't help but chuckle.

"Mr. Fowler, seems like the lady is vexed. Perhaps you should accompany Ms. Schafer first."

Hamilton looked at Eveleen and said, "Eveleen, have you forgotten what I told you before?"

Of course, Eveleen hadn't forgotten.

Since that phone call, Hamilton had indeed started to distance himself from her.

He was never particularly close before, occasionally showing up when she needed him, but rarely initiating contact otherwise. After that call, his demeanor became even colder.

He would still help her, appearing whenever she needed him, but his attitude was unmistakably chillier.

Eveleen felt utterly wronged, b

ut she knew that making a scene would only embarrass herself more.

Swallowing her hurt, she pleaded, "Could you at least take me home later?"

Hamilton glanced at Natalia who

deliberately avoided his gaze.

Eveleen home was his choice; why should she

felt increasingly irritated by Natalia's

declined, merely stating, "We'll see

room's

facade of hurt disappeared as if

the

was like a bad penny, always turning up. Even after splitting with Hamilton, she still clung to

foul play," Alden said, having noticed Eveleen's

jolted, having forgotten

overthinking it. I'm just upset that Hamilton isn't here for me. Could he be blaming me for the other day's mishap?" Alden chuckled, "Ms. Schafer, drop the act. At the end of

and I have been through, so

narrowed, but before he could speak,

Schafer, have you been in touch

words,

catching on

across

you

his pocket and a cold glint in his eye, retorted, "It doesn't matter if you don't understand, as long

"I'll stop by

frowned, nodding at

by her sides,

man, and what did he

thought. Their dealings had been in person, without traces like phone

Caspian must be bluffing.

thought with a sneer, what could they

Just like he knew she was behind the cyberbullying of Natalia, and

was, had always

thoughts,

Inside the private room.

to see Hamilton but

attempted to direct Hamilton to the seat of honor, but he lazily took a spot

keep Ms. Jenkins company," said

heart skipped a beat, her

with Mason silent, she felt it wasn't

beside Natalia, Ronin took his place on her

scene unfold, his gaze flickering, ultimately

Mason turned

of place, stayed quiet, uninterested in

ask what you like. I hope the dishes are to your taste. Feel free to order something else

her

quiet conversation brought them

heads, felt a chill run

set his glass down on the table

Ms. Jenkins is about to seal the deal with Ron Group soon. Is that

branch, looks like we'll be leaving it in Ms. Jenkins's capable hands." Hamilton's eyes narrowed slightly and said, "President Joyner seems to have quite the insight into our Ivy Gemstone

couldn't help but chime