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 a sharp throb

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone

for the door, but Hamilton grabbed

sorry about the past. I promise it

'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the

lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what

more of that

piece, she leaned

want to talk anymore.

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

laughed bitterly. "Which part of me looks like I'm

don't want you to

him curiously. "Do you

frowned deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

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

his grip

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

something might truly

if he were to really put his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't stand a

himself to

now, she had the gall to

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

Natalia. Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly traced her

with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within,

brow twitched as he forced her to meet his gaze, and that's

pang in his

been all smiles with Ronin, so why was she in such

her distress only made him

past few days, trying to let

move on from her

thought surfaced, his heart ached

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

pulled her into his

breath warmed her neck, his dark gaze

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

really think they'd throw the company under the bus just for

voice was rough with a

snapped to attention, realizing that the man

frustration bringing a