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.

apartment complex, where Natalia felt a

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car and left

it was just Natalia and Hamilton alone in

the door, but Hamilton grabbed

the past. I promise it

'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me about promises. I

you watch her every second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing, because she's

more

her piece,

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

before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your point. Let's just stop this game,

of me looks like I'm playing games with

want you to

him curiously. "Do you even

deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

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 it was just his

you satisfied? Tell me, and I will do it just as long as you promise to leave me alone

temples throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist like a

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? Because you're

feared something might truly

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

himself to

gall to accuse him of

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

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

respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not

meet his gaze, and that's when he noticed

a pang

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

only made him

over the past few days, trying

on from her and

the thought

he had to face it-he couldn't let her

her into

warmed her neck, his dark

me, I can make sure any company

think they'd throw the company

rough with a

to attention, realizing that the man before her

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