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.

ride was silent until they pulled up to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a sharp

"I have to go."

one, parked the car and left

it was just Natalia and

but Hamilton grabbed her wrist

I promise

is the cheapest word in the

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

more of that

piece, she leaned

to talk anymore. There was

an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your

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

don't want you to

him curiously. "Do you

frowned deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

your way, and the idea of a woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't

me, and I will do it just as long as you promise to

throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist like

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 me actually caring about you?" Because he cared, he let

something might truly

he were to really put his foot

himself to be

gall

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

just make up?" Hamilton's

a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not even

he forced her to meet his gaze,

was a pang in

been all smiles with Ronin, so why

only

past few days, trying to let

move on from her

time the thought surfaced, his

the end, he had to face

pulled her

neck, his

Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can make sure any company you sign

throw the company under the

rough with a

attention, realizing that the man before her must be somewhat

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