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.

was silent until they pulled up to the apartment complex, where

"I have to go."

parked the car and left

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone in the

but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and

sorry about the past. I promise it

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

dares to touch me again, what can you

no more of

her piece, she leaned

talk anymore. There was nothing left

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

"Which part of me looks like I'm

want you

eyed him curiously. "Do you even

frowned deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

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."

will

grip on her wrist

you see me? Fine, I'll admit I'm not willing to give up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why

might

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

himself

had the gall

able to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was just a fraction of how much

we just make up?" Hamilton's

didn't respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not even glancing his

to meet his gaze, and that's when he noticed the anguish in

a pang

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

distress only made

the past few

move on from her and

the thought

had to face it-he couldn't let her

pulled her into

her neck, his dark gaze fixated on her

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

the company under the bus

with a tinge

that the man

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