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.

to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a sharp throb at her

"I have to go."

the car and

Natalia and Hamilton alone in the

door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist

I promise it won't

the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me

she dares to touch me again, what can

please, no more of

her piece, she

to talk anymore. There was nothing left to

he spoke again. "I

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

I don't want you

eyed him curiously. "Do you even like me,

frowned deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

woman leaving you makes

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

temples throbbed violently, his grip on her

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

feared something might truly happen

he were to really put his foot down, Natalia's schemes

himself

she had the gall to accuse him of such

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

we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers

a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not

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

was a pang in his

Ronin, so why

her distress only made him

the past few days, trying to let

from her and free

the thought

he had to face it-he

pulled her into his

neck, his dark gaze fixated

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

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

was rough with a tinge of drunken

attention, realizing that the man before her

free, her frustration bringing a flush of