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.

the apartment

"I have to go."

parked the car and left

just Natalia and

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

the past. I promise

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

Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can

please, no more of

saying her piece, she

want to talk anymore.

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

I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm serious about

want you

eyed him curiously. "Do you even like

frowned deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't it? That's all this is about." Hamilton's frown deepened as he

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

throbbed violently, his grip on her wrist like

give up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk away? Because you're relying on me actually caring about you?" Because he cared, he let

something might truly happen

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

couldn't bring himself to

gall to accuse him of

well that she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was just

we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly

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

gaze, and that's when he noticed

a pang in

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

her distress only made

the past few days, trying

on from her and

the thought

he had to face it-he couldn't let her

pulled her into

his

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

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

with a tinge

the man before her must be somewhat

frustration bringing a flush of red to