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.

until they pulled up to the apartment

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car and left without a

and Hamilton

the door, but Hamilton grabbed

past. I promise

the world, and don't talk to me about promises.

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

no more

saying her piece,

didn't want to talk anymore. There was

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

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

want

him curiously. "Do you even

frowned deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

want. You've always had everything your way, and the idea of a woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't it?

Tell me, and I will do it just as

violently, his grip on her

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

might truly happen to

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

couldn't bring himself to

she had the gall to accuse him of

well that she was able to walk away because Hamilton

Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly traced her

respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility

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

pang

all smiles with Ronin, so why was she

her distress only

up over the past few

from her and

each time the thought

to

her into his

neck, his dark gaze fixated

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

really think they'd throw the company under

was rough with a tinge of drunken

attention, realizing that the man before

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