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.

to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a sharp throb at her

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car and left without

and Hamilton alone in

the door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked

past. I promise it won't happen

word in the world, and don't

she dares to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing, because she's

please, no more of that disgusting

saying her piece, she leaned

talk anymore.

before he spoke again. "I will take care of

looks like I'm

don't want you

"Do you even like me,

deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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 it was just his pride

"So, what will make you satisfied? Tell me, and I will do it just as long as you promise

grip on

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 to

his foot down,

he couldn't bring himself to be

she had the gall to accuse

well that she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was just a fraction

Natalia. Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly

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

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

was a pang in his

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

distress only

giving up over the past few days, trying

on from

thought surfaced, his

end, he had to face it-he couldn't let her

pulled her into his

neck, his dark gaze

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

really think they'd throw the company

with

the man before

struggled fiercely but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners