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 sharp

"I have to go."

the perceptive one, parked the car and left

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone

grabbed

about the past. I

'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk

up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing,

more of

saying her piece,

didn't want to talk anymore.

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

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

want

curiously. "Do you even like

frowned deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

me, and I will do it just as long as

throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist like a

been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk away? Because you're

feared something might truly happen

foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't stand a chance against him,

he couldn't bring himself to be

the gall to accuse

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

Natalia. Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly traced her rosy

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

his gaze, and that's when he noticed the anguish in

was a pang in

smiles with Ronin, so why

her distress only

the past

from her and

thought surfaced,

to face it-he couldn't let

pulled her into

breath warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated on her

Believe me, I can make sure any company you sign with never

you really think they'd throw the company

was rough with

realizing that the man before her must be

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