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

"I have to go."

the perceptive one, parked the car and left without a

Natalia and

but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and

the past. I

it, Hamilton. 'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me

to touch me

more

her piece,

talk anymore. There was nothing

clenched her wrist tightly, silent for what felt like an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your point. Let's just stop

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

want you

eyed him curiously. "Do you even

frowned deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

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

violently, his grip on her

really how 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 do you think you can

feared something might truly happen

put his foot down,

couldn't bring himself to be

gall

well that she was able to walk away because Hamilton

Natalia. Can't we just make

sinking into the seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not

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

was a pang in his

so why was

her distress only made

had considered giving up over the past few days,

from her

each time the thought surfaced,

to face it-he couldn't

pulled her into his

his

Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can make sure any company you sign with

you really think they'd throw the company under the

with a tinge of drunken

attention, realizing that the man before her must be

struggled fiercely but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing