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.

pulled up to the apartment complex, where Natalia

"I have to go."

one, parked the car and left without a

Natalia and Hamilton

reached for the door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked the

I promise it won't happen

'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the

her up? If she dares to touch me again,

more of that disgusting

her piece, she leaned

talk anymore. There was

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

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

want

"Do

frowned deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

way, and the idea of a woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't it?

Tell me, and I will do it just as long as

his grip on

this desperate over anyone before. Why

feared something might truly

to really put his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't

himself

had the gall to accuse him of such

because Hamilton cared, even if

we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers

a tranquility

meet his gaze, and

pang in

Ronin, so why

distress only made

the past few days, trying to let go,

move on from her

each time the thought surfaced, his heart ached

he had to face

pulled her

breath warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated on her

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

really think they'd throw the company under the

voice was rough with a tinge

the

break free, her frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners of her