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

"I have to go."

the perceptive one, parked the car and left

was just Natalia and Hamilton

door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and

past. I promise it

cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me

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

more of that

her piece, she leaned

want to talk anymore.

again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your

"Which part of me looks like I'm playing games

want you

"Do you even

frowned deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

you're just not willing to let go because 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

satisfied? Tell me, and I will

grip on her wrist like

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

something might truly

foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't stand a chance against

himself

she had the gall

walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was just a

do this anymore, Natalia. Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's

a tranquility that belied the turmoil

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

pang in his

had been all smiles with Ronin, so why

distress only made

up over the past few days, trying to let go,

move on from

thought surfaced, his heart

the end, he had to face

her

his dark gaze

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

they'd throw the company under the bus just for

with

snapped to attention, realizing that the man before her

break free, her frustration bringing