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

"I have to go."

the car

it was just Natalia and

but Hamilton grabbed her wrist

sorry about the past. I promise it won't happen

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

she dares to touch me again, what can

no more of that

piece,

to talk anymore. There was nothing left

spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've

of me looks like I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm serious about leaving

I don't want you

"Do

deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

me, and I will do it just as long

his grip on

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

something might truly happen

his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't

he couldn't bring himself to be that

gall to accuse him of

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

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

the seat with a tranquility

gaze, and that's when he noticed the

was a pang in

had been all smiles with Ronin, so why was she in such pain

her distress only made him cling

considered giving up over the past few days,

from her

thought

had to

her into

her neck, his dark gaze fixated on

me, I can make sure

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

voice was rough with

that the man before her must

break free, her frustration bringing a flush