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.

ride was silent until they pulled up to the apartment complex,

"I have to go."

one, parked the car and

it was just Natalia and Hamilton alone in

but Hamilton grabbed her wrist

about the past. I promise it won't

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

second? Or lock her up? If she dares to

more of that

saying her piece,

want to talk anymore. There was

eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your

like I'm playing games with you, Hamilton?

I don't want

him curiously. "Do

frowned deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

a woman leaving you makes

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

throbbed violently, his grip

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?

something might

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

bring himself to be

gall to accuse him

away because Hamilton cared, even if it was

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

tranquility that belied the turmoil

he forced her to meet his gaze, and

pang in

with Ronin, so why was

distress only made him

over the past

move on from her and

the thought surfaced, his heart ached

to face it-he couldn't

her into

neck, his dark gaze fixated

Natalia. Believe me, I can make sure

they'd throw the company under the bus just

rough with a tinge

snapped to attention, realizing that the

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