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

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car and left without

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone in the

door, but Hamilton grabbed

I

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

she dares to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing, because

please, no more of that disgusting

piece,

want to talk anymore. There was nothing left to

eternity before he spoke again. "I will take

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

want you to

"Do you even like me,

frowned deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

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." Hamilton's frown deepened as he watched her, neither agreeing nor denying her accusation. Even he couldn't tell if

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

violently, his grip

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

feared something might truly happen

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

bring himself

gall to accuse him of

remained silent, knowing full well that she was able to walk away because Hamilton

make up?"

with a tranquility that belied the

brow twitched as he forced her to meet his gaze, and that's when he noticed

was a pang in his

smiles with Ronin, so why was she

only

the past few days, trying to let

move on from

thought surfaced, his heart

the end, he had to

pulled her

neck, his dark gaze fixated on

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

really think they'd throw the

with a tinge of

attention, realizing that the man before her

free, her frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners