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 sharp

"I have to go."

ever the perceptive one, parked the car and left

just Natalia and Hamilton alone

Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked the

the past. I promise it won't

cheapest word in the world,

up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing, because she's your

no more of that

piece, she leaned

talk anymore.

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

I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm

want you to

"Do you

frowned deeply but

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

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

grip on her wrist

give up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think

something might truly

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

couldn't bring himself to be

had the gall to accuse him of

because Hamilton cared, even if it was just a fraction

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

respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not

to meet his gaze, and that's when

was a pang

all smiles with Ronin, so why was she

her distress only

giving up over the past few days, trying to

move on from

each time the thought surfaced, his

to face

pulled her into

warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated

sign with Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can make sure any company you sign with never do business

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

was rough with a tinge of

realizing that the man before her

frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners of