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

"I have to go."

the perceptive one, parked the car and

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone in the

but Hamilton grabbed

sorry about the past. I promise it won't

was fuming. "Save it, Hamilton. 'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me about

her every second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing, because

no more

piece, she

anymore. There

again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia,

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

I don't want

him curiously. "Do you even

frowned deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

willing 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

I will do it

temples throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist

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 relying on me actually caring about you?"

something might

to really put his foot

he couldn't bring himself to be that

gall to accuse

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

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

didn't respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility that

brow twitched as he forced her to meet his gaze, and

was a pang

Ronin, so

only

the past few days,

on from

the thought

he had to face it-he couldn't

her into

her neck, his

you dare sign with Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can

really think they'd throw the company under the bus just

was rough with a tinge of drunken

snapped to attention, realizing that the man

couldn't break free, her frustration bringing