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

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car and left without

was just Natalia and

door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again

sorry about the past. I promise it

the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to

second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you

no more of that

piece, she leaned

talk anymore.

spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made

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

I don't want you to

"Do

deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

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 nor denying her accusation. Even he couldn't tell if

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

violently, his grip on her wrist

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

feared something might truly happen

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

couldn't bring himself to be that

now, she had the gall to accuse

Hamilton cared, even

do this anymore, Natalia. Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly

into the seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not

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

a pang in

all smiles with Ronin, so why was she in such pain

distress only made

giving up over the past few days, trying to let go,

on from her and

the thought surfaced, his heart

he had to face it-he

pulled her into his

warmed her neck, his dark

I can make sure

you really think they'd throw the company under

voice was rough with a tinge

the man before her

her frustration bringing a flush of red to