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 at

"I have to go."

the car and

it was just Natalia and Hamilton

reached for the door, but Hamilton grabbed

I

was fuming. "Save it, Hamilton. 'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me about promises.

dares to touch me again, what

please, no more

her piece,

didn't want to talk anymore. There was nothing left

for what felt like an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've

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

want you

"Do you even like me,

deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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 it

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

violently, his grip on her wrist like a

this really how you see me? Fine, 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 just walk away?

something might truly happen to

foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't stand

couldn't bring himself to

she had the gall

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

we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly traced her rosy

sinking into the seat with a tranquility that belied the

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

pang

so why was she

her distress only made him

the past few days,

from her

the thought surfaced, his heart

the end, he had to face

pulled her into his

her neck, his

can make sure any company you sign with

the

rough with a tinge of drunken

realizing that the

bringing a