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.

pulled up to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a

"I have to go."

the car and left without a

Natalia and Hamilton alone

Hamilton grabbed her wrist

about the past. I

'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world,

lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing,

more of

saying her piece, she

to talk anymore. There

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

I'm playing games with you,

want you to

him curiously. "Do you

frowned deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

honest, you're just not willing to let go 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 it? That's all this is about." Hamilton's frown deepened as he watched her, neither agreeing

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

grip on her wrist like a

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 caring about

might truly

put his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't stand a chance

he couldn't bring himself

now, she had the gall to

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

this anymore, Natalia. Can't we just make

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

brow twitched as he forced her to meet his gaze, and that's when he noticed the anguish in

was a pang in

Ronin, so why was she in

distress only made

had considered giving up over the past few days,

on from her

each time the thought surfaced, his heart

to face it-he couldn't let her

her into

her neck, his dark gaze fixated on

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

the company under the

rough with

realizing that the

fiercely but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing