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

"I have to go."

one, parked the car and left

just Natalia and Hamilton alone

Hamilton grabbed her

past. I

cheapest word in the world,

she dares to touch

please, no more of that disgusting

piece,

talk anymore. There was

clenched her wrist tightly, silent for what felt like an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your point. Let's

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

want you

eyed him curiously. "Do you even

deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

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 her accusation. Even he couldn't tell if it

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

throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist

I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk away? Because you're

might truly happen to

truth, if he were to really put his foot down, Natalia's

himself to

she had the gall to accuse him of such

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

make up?"

with a tranquility

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

a pang in

with Ronin, so why was she in such pain

distress only made

up over the past few days, trying

move on from her

the thought

had to

pulled her into his

warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated on her

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

the

voice was rough with

that the man before

break free, her frustration bringing a flush