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 Natalia felt

"I have to go."

the perceptive one, parked the

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone

the door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again

past. I promise it won't

is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me

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

more of

her piece,

didn't want to talk anymore. There was nothing left to

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

looks like I'm playing games

I don't want you

"Do

deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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." Hamilton's frown deepened as he watched her, neither agreeing nor denying her accusation. Even he couldn't tell if it

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

grip on her wrist like a

desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can

something might

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

he couldn't bring himself to

she had the gall to

Hamilton cared, even if it was just a fraction of how much he

this anymore, Natalia. Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers

the seat with a tranquility

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

a pang in

Ronin, so why was she in such

her distress only made him cling

up over the past few days, trying

on from her and

the thought surfaced,

the end, he had to

pulled her into

warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated

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

throw the

was rough with a tinge of

to attention, realizing that the man before her must be

frustration bringing a flush of red to the