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.

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

"I have to go."

one, parked the car and left without a

just Natalia and Hamilton

the door, but Hamilton grabbed

about the past. I promise it

fuming. "Save it, Hamilton. 'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and

dares to touch me again,

more of that

her piece,

anymore. There was nothing left

he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your point. Let's just stop

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

want

him curiously. "Do you even like me,

deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

because you can't stand the thought of not having what you want. You've always had everything your way, and the idea of a woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't

"So, what will make you satisfied? Tell me, and I will

his grip on her wrist like a

really how you see me? Fine, I'll admit I'm not willing to give up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk away? Because you're relying on me actually

feared something might truly happen

if he were to really put his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't

he couldn't bring himself to be

she had the gall to accuse him

because Hamilton cared, even if it was just a

Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's

seat with a tranquility that belied

to meet his gaze, and that's

a pang in his

Ronin, so

only made him cling

over the past few days, trying to let

on from

each time the thought

end, he had to face it-he

her into his

her neck, his dark

Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can

think they'd throw the company under the bus just for

was rough with a tinge of drunken

attention, realizing that the man before her must be

bringing