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.

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

"I have to go."

ever the perceptive one, parked the car and

it was just Natalia and Hamilton alone in

reached for the door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked

past. I promise

the world, and don't talk to me about promises. I don't believe

every second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me

please, no more of that

her piece, she leaned

to talk anymore. There was nothing left

again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia,

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

I don't want

eyed him curiously. "Do you

deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

be honest, 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 denying her accusation. Even he couldn't tell if

you satisfied? Tell me, and I will do it just as

temples throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist

to give up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk

might

were to really put his foot down, Natalia's

bring himself to be

gall to accuse him

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

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

with a tranquility that belied the

her to meet his gaze, and

was a pang in

all smiles with Ronin, so why

only made him

giving up over the past few days, trying

from her

thought surfaced, his

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

pulled her into

neck, his dark

you dare sign with Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can make sure any company you sign with never

throw the company

with a tinge of

to attention, realizing that the man before her must be

break free, her frustration bringing a flush