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.

apartment complex, where Natalia felt a sharp throb at

"I have to go."

the perceptive one, parked the car and left without a

it was just Natalia and

reached for the door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist

I promise it won't happen

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

watch her every second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing, because

no more of

saying her piece, she

anymore. There was nothing left to

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

part of me looks like I'm

I don't want you

"Do you even like

frowned deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

be 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

I will do it just

his grip on her wrist like a

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 happen

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

himself to

had the gall to accuse him

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

tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not

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

a pang

Ronin, so why was she in

only

over the past few days, trying to let

on from her and

thought surfaced,

to face it-he couldn't

pulled her into his

his dark

me, I can

they'd throw the company under the bus just for

rough with a

to attention, realizing that the

break free, her frustration bringing a flush of red to the