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,

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car and

Natalia and Hamilton alone in the

reached for the door, but Hamilton grabbed

about the past. I promise it won't happen

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

up? If she dares to touch me again, what can

no more of

saying her piece,

want to talk anymore. There was

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

laughed bitterly. "Which part of me looks like I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm serious about

I don't want you to

curiously. "Do you even like me,

frowned deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

continued, "So, what will make you satisfied? Tell me, and I will do it just as long as you promise

temples throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist

not willing to give up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before.

might truly happen

put his foot down,

he couldn't bring himself

now, she had the gall to accuse him

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

Natalia. Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers

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 her

pang

been all smiles with Ronin, so why was she in such

her distress only made

the past few days, trying

move on from her and

each time the thought

he had to face

her into his

warmed her neck, his dark gaze

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

you really think they'd throw the company

with

realizing that the man before

fiercely but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing a