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

"I have to go."

ever the perceptive one, parked the

and Hamilton alone

grabbed her wrist again and locked

sorry about the past. I promise it won't

word in the world, and don't talk to me about promises.

Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me

no more of

piece, she

want to talk anymore. There was

felt like an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your point. Let's just

looks like I'm playing games

want you to

him curiously. "Do you even like me,

deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

me, and I will do it just as long as

throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist

over anyone before. Why do

might truly happen

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

he couldn't bring himself to be

now, she had the gall to accuse him of such

remained silent, knowing full well that she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was just a fraction of

make up?" Hamilton's

with a tranquility that

to meet his gaze, and that's when he noticed

pang in

Ronin, so why

only

giving up over the past few days, trying to

on from her and free

the thought surfaced,

had to face it-he couldn't let her

her into his

his dark gaze fixated on her

I can make sure any company you sign with never

think they'd throw the company under the bus

rough with a

snapped to attention, realizing that the man before her must be

struggled fiercely but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing a