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 a sharp

"I have to go."

the car and left without

just Natalia and Hamilton alone

but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again

about the past. I promise it won't

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

If she dares to touch me

no more of that disgusting

her piece, she

anymore. There was nothing left

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

of me looks like I'm playing games with

want you

curiously. "Do you even like me,

frowned deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

be honest, you're just not 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 frown deepened as he watched her, neither agreeing nor denying her accusation.

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

temples throbbed violently, his grip on her

been this desperate over anyone before.

might truly happen

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

himself

now, she had the gall to

that she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared,

do this anymore, Natalia. Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's

respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within,

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

was a pang

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

distress only made him cling

up over the past few days, trying to

move on from her and

thought surfaced,

to face it-he

her into his

warmed her neck, his dark

Believe me, I can make sure

throw the company under

rough with a tinge

to attention, realizing that the man before her must

break free, her frustration bringing