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.

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

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car

Natalia and Hamilton alone in

reached for the door, but Hamilton grabbed her

I promise it won't happen

in the world,

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

please, no more

saying her piece, she leaned

didn't want to talk anymore. There

again. "I will take care of Eveleen.

me looks like I'm playing

want you to

"Do you even

frowned deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

be honest, you're just not willing to let go because you can't stand the thought of not having what you want. You've always had everything your way, and the idea of a woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't it? That's all this is about."

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

violently, his grip on her wrist like

but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk away? Because

might truly

put his foot down, Natalia's

himself to be that

had the gall to accuse him

she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was

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

seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within,

twitched as he forced her to meet his gaze, and

a pang in

been all smiles with Ronin, so why was

distress only made him cling

up over the past

on from her

time the thought surfaced, his heart

had to

pulled her

breath warmed her neck, his

I can make sure any company you sign with never do

the company under the

with a tinge of drunken

attention, realizing that the man before

struggled fiercely but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners of her