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.

the apartment complex, where

"I have to go."

one, parked the car and left without a

just Natalia and Hamilton alone in the

door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked the

past. I promise it won't

"Save it, Hamilton. 'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me about

If she dares to

more

her piece, she leaned

to talk anymore.

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

like I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm

I don't want you to

"Do you even like

deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

of a woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't it? That's all this is about." Hamilton's frown deepened as he watched her, neither

make you satisfied? Tell me, and I will do it just as long as you promise to leave

his grip

Fine, I'll admit I'm not willing to give up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do

something might truly happen to

were to really put his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't stand a

he couldn't bring himself

she had the gall to accuse him of such

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

make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly traced

respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility that

to meet his gaze,

pang in

Ronin, so why was

her distress only

up over the past

from her and

the thought surfaced, his heart

had to face it-he couldn't let her

pulled her into

breath warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated on her

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

throw the company under the

rough with a tinge of drunken

to attention, realizing that the man before her must be somewhat

frustration bringing a flush