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.

the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the

just Natalia and

door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked the

the past. I promise it won't happen

it, Hamilton. 'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the

her every second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you

more

saying her piece, she

want to talk anymore.

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

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

want you to

eyed him curiously. "Do

deeply but

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

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

violently, his grip on her wrist like a

you see me? Fine, I'll admit I'm not 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

might

to really put his foot

he couldn't bring himself to

gall to accuse

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

we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly traced her rosy

tranquility that belied the

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

a pang in his

smiles with Ronin, so why

her distress only

up over the past few

on from her

the thought surfaced, his heart ached

end, he had to face it-he couldn't

her

warmed her neck, his dark gaze

sign with Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can make sure any

throw the company under the bus just

was rough with a

realizing that the man before her must

frustration bringing a flush of red to the