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.

was silent until they pulled up to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a sharp throb at

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car

it was just Natalia and Hamilton

Hamilton grabbed her wrist

sorry about the past. I promise

'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me about promises. I

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

more

piece, she leaned

to talk anymore. There was nothing

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

me looks like I'm

I don't want

curiously. "Do you

deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

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 was just his pride

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

throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist like a

desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk away?

feared something might

to really put his foot

he couldn't bring himself

she had the gall to accuse him of

walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was just a fraction of how

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

a tranquility that belied the

his gaze, and that's when

a pang in

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

only made him cling

past few days, trying to let

from her and free

each time the thought surfaced,

end, he had to

pulled her into

breath warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated

can make sure any company you sign

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

with a

the man

struggled fiercely but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing a flush of red