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.

up to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a sharp

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car and left without a

Natalia and Hamilton alone in

reached for the door, but Hamilton grabbed her

sorry about the past. I promise

in the world, and don't talk to me about promises. I don't believe

every second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you

no more of

her piece, she leaned

want to talk anymore.

spoke again. "I

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

want

him curiously. "Do you even like

deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

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

grip on her wrist like

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

feared something might

were to really put his foot down,

bring himself

had the gall to accuse

able to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was just a

this anymore, Natalia. Can't we just make

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

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

was a pang in

been all smiles with Ronin, so

only made

past few days, trying

on from her and free

each time the thought surfaced, his heart ached

end, he had to

pulled her into

warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated on her

with Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can make

think they'd throw the company under the bus just

rough with a tinge of

the

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