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

"I have to go."

ever the perceptive one, parked the car and left

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone

the door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist

about the past. I promise it won't

is the cheapest word in the world,

her every second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing, because she's your

no more of that

saying her piece, she

to talk anymore. There was nothing left to

"I will take care

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

don't want you to

him curiously. "Do

frowned deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

and I will do it just as long as you promise

temples throbbed violently, his grip on

willing to give up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do

feared something might truly happen

foot down, Natalia's schemes

couldn't bring himself to be

had the gall to accuse

because Hamilton cared, even if it was just a fraction of how much

just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly

seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not even glancing his

his gaze, and that's when he noticed

a pang

all smiles with Ronin, so why

only

up over the past few days, trying to

from her and

the thought surfaced, his heart

the end, he had to face it-he couldn't

her

warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated on her

can make sure any company you sign with never do business

they'd throw the company under the

voice was rough with a

that the man before

free, her frustration bringing a flush of red