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 her

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car and left without a

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone in the

door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again

I promise it

cheapest word in the world, and

up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you

please, no more of

saying her piece, she leaned

anymore.

for 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 game,

me looks like I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm serious about

I don't want you to

"Do you even like

frowned deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

temples throbbed violently, his grip

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?

might truly

his foot down, Natalia's schemes

couldn't bring himself to

the gall

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

we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly traced her

with a tranquility that belied

gaze, and that's when he noticed the anguish in her

pang

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

distress only

considered giving up over the past few days, trying to

on from her and

each time the thought

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

pulled her into his

breath warmed her neck, his dark

me, I can make sure any company you sign with never

really think they'd throw the company under the bus just

was rough with a tinge of drunken

the man before

struggled fiercely but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing a flush