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

"I have to go."

parked the car and left without

it was just Natalia and

door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked

past. I promise it won't

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

to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing,

please, no more of

piece,

want to talk anymore. There was nothing left

her wrist tightly, silent for what felt like an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your point. Let's just stop this game,

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

want

eyed him curiously. "Do you

frowned deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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 at

me, and I will do

throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist like

really how 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

feared something might

his foot down, Natalia's schemes

bring himself to be that

gall to accuse him of

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

make up?"

the seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not even glancing

forced her to meet his gaze, and that's when he noticed the anguish in her

a pang

been all smiles with Ronin, so why was she in

only made him cling

up over the past few days, trying to let

from

thought surfaced, his

had to face it-he couldn't let

her into his

her neck, his dark gaze fixated on

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

really think they'd throw the

rough with

that the man before her must

her frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners of her