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.

they pulled up to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt

"I have to go."

parked the car and left without a

Natalia and Hamilton alone in

for the door, but Hamilton grabbed her

sorry about the past. I promise

in the world, and don't talk to

lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you really

more of that

saying her piece, she

want to talk anymore.

tightly, silent for what felt like an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia,

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

want you to

eyed him curiously. "Do

deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

a 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

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

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 me actually caring about you?" Because he cared, he let

something might truly

if he were to really put his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't stand a chance

bring himself

the gall to accuse him

to walk away because Hamilton

just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly traced

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

meet his gaze, and that's when he

a pang

smiles with Ronin, so why was she in such

her distress only made him cling

up over the past few

on from her

thought surfaced, his

to

pulled her

warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated on

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

the company under the bus

rough with a tinge

the man

frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners