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.

the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a sharp throb

"I have to go."

the perceptive one, parked the

it was just Natalia and Hamilton alone

grabbed her wrist

I promise it

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

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

no more of that

her piece,

anymore. There was nothing

clenched her wrist tightly, silent for what felt like an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of

of me looks like I'm playing games

I don't want

"Do you even

deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

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."

"So, what will make you satisfied? Tell me, and I will do it just as long as you promise to leave me

his grip on her wrist

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

might truly

were to really put his foot down,

couldn't bring himself to be

gall

to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was just a fraction of how much he

Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers

still didn't respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not

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

was a pang

been all smiles with Ronin, so why was

distress only

over the past

from her

the thought surfaced, his heart

had to face it-he couldn't

her into his

his dark

you dare sign with Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can

think they'd throw the company

rough with a tinge

snapped to attention, realizing that the

frustration bringing a flush of red to the