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.

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

"I have to go."

the car and left

it was just Natalia and Hamilton

but Hamilton grabbed

about the past. I promise it won't

'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me about

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

more of that disgusting

piece,

anymore. There was nothing left to

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

want

curiously. "Do you even like me,

frowned deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

and I will do it just

violently, his grip on her wrist like

willing to give up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk away?

might truly happen to

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

he couldn't bring himself to be that

gall to

she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared,

make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly traced her

respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility

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

pang in

Ronin, so why was she in such pain with

distress only made

the past few days, trying to let

move on from

thought surfaced, his heart ached

to

pulled her into

warmed her neck, his

sign with Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can make sure any company you sign with never do business

throw the company

was rough with a tinge

the

break free, her frustration bringing a flush of red to