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.

to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a sharp

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car and left without

was just Natalia and Hamilton

door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked

past. I promise

in the world, and don't talk to

If she dares to touch

no more

her piece, she

to talk anymore. There was nothing left

an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care

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

want

him curiously. "Do you even like me,

frowned deeply but didn't

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 frown deepened as he watched her, neither agreeing nor denying

and I will do it just as long as you promise to leave me

his grip on her wrist like

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

something might truly

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

couldn't bring himself

gall to accuse

remained silent, knowing full well that she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared,

we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly traced her

into the seat with a tranquility that

forced her to meet his gaze, and that's when he noticed the anguish in her

a pang in

all smiles with Ronin, so

distress only made him cling

giving up over the past few days, trying to

move on from her

the thought

to face it-he couldn't let her

pulled her

her neck, his dark gaze fixated on

dare sign with Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can make sure any company you sign with

think they'd throw the company

with

attention, realizing that the man before her must be somewhat

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