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.

they pulled up to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a sharp throb at

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car and left

Natalia and Hamilton alone in the

for the door, but Hamilton grabbed

about the past. I promise

is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk

her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you really

more of that

her piece, she

want to talk anymore. There was nothing

tightly, silent for what felt like an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your point. Let's just stop this

I'm playing games with you,

I don't want you to

"Do you

deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

you makes you furious, doesn't it? That's all this is about." Hamilton's frown deepened as he

satisfied? Tell me, and I will do

grip on her wrist like

but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do

might truly

foot

couldn't bring himself

had the gall to

because Hamilton

make up?" Hamilton's

seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within,

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

a pang in his

all smiles with Ronin, so why was she in such pain

her distress only made

over the past few days, trying

on from her and free

each time the thought surfaced,

had to face it-he

pulled her into his

neck, his dark gaze

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

really think they'd throw the company under the

rough with

realizing that the man before her must be somewhat

bringing a flush of