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.

pulled up to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the

Natalia and Hamilton alone in the

for the door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked

about the past. I promise it won't happen

is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me about promises. I don't

If she dares to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing, because she's your

more of

her piece, she

didn't want to talk anymore. There

before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your point. Let's just stop this

me looks like I'm playing games

want you to

eyed him curiously. "Do you

deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

will do it just as long as

temples throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist like

been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk

something might truly happen

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

he couldn't bring himself to be

she had the gall to accuse him of

full well that she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was just a fraction of how

we just make

into the seat with a tranquility that

to meet his gaze, and that's when

pang in his

so why was she

distress only made him

up over the past few days, trying to let go,

on from her

time the thought surfaced, his heart ached

the end, he had to

her into

his dark gaze fixated on

can make sure any company you sign with

throw the company under the bus

voice was rough with

to attention, realizing that the man before her

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