Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 148

Natalia didn't really know Ronin all that well, b

ut even with her limited knowledge, she was certain of one thing: Ronin was a safer bet than Hamilton right now.

And, frankly, she hadn't intended for Ronin to escort her home in the first place.

He had been drinking, for heaven's sake. He couldn't even drive, let alone take her home safely!

She had planned to hail a cab after stepping out anyway.

But trying to explain that to Hamilton? It seemed pointless.

Their relationship, if you could call it that, was so strained that explanations felt redundant.

She chuckled dryly. "What kind of guy is he? At worst, like you said, Mr. Fowler, he's just trying to sleep with me."

"You know he's after you, and yet you're okay with him taking you home?" Hamilton gritted his teeth.

Natalia met his gaze head-on.

"Aren't you the same, Hamilton? How much better are you than anyone else?"

With a sardonic smile, she added, "Actually, that's not right. You're leagues behind Ronin. At the very least, he's not a fair-weather friend always looking to stab me in the back. You know, Hamilton, every time I think about how you knew Eveleen was out to get me but still shielded her, it feels like I'm being torn apart. It hurts like hell."

Hamilton's face turned an array of stormy shades.

He gripped Natalia's wrist tightly, at a loss for words.

The elevator dinged open, and he pulled her out with him.

Natalia tried to break free but couldn't, drawing the attention of everyone around them.

Fed up, Hamilton simply scooped her up and shoved her into the car.

Alden had been waiting in the car.

He was a tad surprised to see Hamilton carrying Natalia, but mostly, he seemed pleased.

"Bro, Ms. Jenkins, where to?"

"Back to the apartment." Hamilton meant the apartment they used to share.

"Lotus Estates."

Natalia had named Scarlett's place.

Without further questions, Alden started the car.

ride was silent until they pulled up to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt

"I have to go."

ever the perceptive one, parked the car and left without

and Hamilton alone in the

but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked

the past. I

the world, and don't talk to me about promises. I don't

her up? If she dares to

more of that

her piece, she

talk anymore. There was nothing left to

eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made

bitterly. "Which part of me looks like I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm serious

don't want

curiously. "Do you even like me,

deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

a woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't it? That's all this is about."

what will make you satisfied? Tell me, and I will do it

temples throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist like a

up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before.

might truly happen

put his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't

couldn't bring himself to be

the gall to accuse him of such

knowing full well that she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if

do this anymore, Natalia. Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly

still didn't respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility that belied

as he forced her to meet his gaze, and that's

a pang in his

been all smiles with Ronin, so why

only made

considered giving up over the past few days,

from her and

thought surfaced, his heart ached

the end, he had to face it-he couldn't let

pulled her into his

his dark gaze

you dare sign with Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can make sure any company you sign

they'd throw the company

voice was rough with a tinge of

to attention, realizing that the man before her must

frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners of her