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.

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

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car and left

and Hamilton alone in

grabbed her wrist again and

I promise

cheapest word in the

she dares to touch

more of

saying her piece,

want to talk anymore. There was nothing left to

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

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

I don't want you

"Do you even

frowned deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

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

violently, his grip on her wrist

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 relying on me actually caring about you?" Because he cared, he

might truly happen

his foot down, Natalia's schemes

couldn't bring himself

she had the gall to accuse

full well that she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was just

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

a tranquility

twitched as he forced her to meet his gaze, and

pang in

all smiles with Ronin, so why was

distress only made him cling

had considered giving up over the past few

from

time the thought surfaced, his

to face it-he couldn't

her into his

breath warmed her neck, his dark gaze

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

you really think they'd throw the company under the bus

rough with a tinge of drunken

realizing that the

frustration bringing a flush of red to the