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 perceptive one, parked the

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone in the

the door, but Hamilton grabbed

about the past. I

Hamilton. 'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk

watch her every second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what

no more of

saying her piece, she leaned

anymore. There was

clenched her wrist tightly, silent 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

laughed bitterly. "Which part of me looks like I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm

don't want

eyed him curiously. "Do you even

frowned deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

you satisfied? Tell me, and I will do it just

temples throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist

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

might truly happen

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

he couldn't bring himself

now, she had the gall

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

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

into the seat with a tranquility that belied the

he forced her to meet his gaze, and

was a pang in his

Ronin, so why was she in such pain with

her distress only made

considered giving up over the past few

on from her and

the thought surfaced, his

end, he had to

pulled her into his

warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated on

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

you really think they'd throw the company under

voice was rough with a

attention, realizing that the man before her must be somewhat

her frustration bringing a flush