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

"I have to go."

the perceptive one, parked the car

it was just Natalia and Hamilton

door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked

the past. I promise it won't happen

is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me about

dares to touch me again, what can you really do?

please, no more

her piece, she

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

clenched her wrist tightly, silent for what felt like an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your point. Let's just stop this

"Which part of me looks like I'm playing games with you,

want you

curiously. "Do you even like me,

frowned deeply but

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." Hamilton's frown deepened as he watched her,

will make you satisfied? Tell me, and I will

temples throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist

give up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk away? Because you're relying on me

feared something might truly happen

to really put his foot

he couldn't bring himself to

gall to

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

we just make

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

gaze, and that's when he noticed the anguish

a pang

so why was

distress only made

up over the past few days, trying to let

on from her

the thought surfaced, his

the end, he had to face

her into his

warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated

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

think they'd throw the company under

rough with

that the man

but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners of