Chapter 153

He had been careless, after all.

All he had intended was to whisk Natalia away from Silkwood City, thereby cutting off her contact with Ronin.

But he hadn't reckoned with Ryan.

Hamilton's face was a study in storm clouds as he pulled his car over to the curb and got out.

Before he even reached them, their laughter carried on the breeze, twisting his features into an even deeper scowl.

Hamilton approached, his eyes dark and brooding.

At the sight of him, Natalia's smile froze, her lips petrifying mid-curve.

"Ryan, let's get going," she said, her voice holding an edge of urgency.

Ryan, having noticed Hamilton, simply nodded to Natalia, his expression unreadable.

"Where are you heading?" Hamilton's frown deepened as he posed the question.

Without a word, Natalia reached for Ryan's car door.

Hamilton's jaw clenched, and he moved forward to slam the door shut again.

"Natalia, are you deaf? I asked you where you're going!"

The strain on Natalia's face was palpable.

"Hamilton, don't you think you're overstepping a bit? We're nothing more than colleagues now."

Hamilton's face darkened, and his gaze flicked to Ryan.

"So you're leaving with him?"

Natalia raised an eyebrow, challenging. "Is that a problem?"

Hamilton's composure was slipping.

After what seemed an eternity, he finally spat out, "Natalia, you really are easy! Any man that shows up, you'll just go with him."

bitter laugh escaped Natalia, her eyes glistening with fragmented

"Think whatever you want."

to open the car door,

tense

you unless you agree. Plus, it's closer to our partner company. We have an early meeting, and it'll be convenient from here." But Natalia

from

continue to obstruct us, we'll have to call the

still need

He had dealt with many people over the years,

your own agenda

consider Natalia's reputation. She's no longer involved with you, and even

passed

a bed for three years, making me closer to her than you, Mr. Holzer! And sharing a room with me damages her reputation, but leaving with you doesn't? Your little schemes aren't as invisible as you think!" Hamilton's words hit Natalia like a slap, her expression souring

your filthy thoughts

to the other side of the car and

into Ryan's car, a pained look flashing across

Ryan dare to claim he had no

then followed Natalia

his own vehicle and

very least, he had to ensure Natalia wasn't

car, Natalia broke the

"Sorry, Ryan."

always been a knight in shining armor, his charisma and demeanor

"There's nothing to apologize for. I do have those intentions,

managed a wry smile. She knew she wasn't worthy of someone

way,

a hurry. After all, he had waited three

dinner?"

head. The negotiations had run late, almost until ten o'clock, and she had planned on ordering room service at the

something good? What are you in the mood

could just make some instant noodles

her. "Is that how you

"Occasionally," Natalia admitted.

stepped out, returning moments later from a nearby bakery

Forest cake since her college days. However, during the years with Hamilton, she had nearly forgotten her own preferences. And here was Ryan,

behind in his car, his gaze fixed on the vehicle ahead. When Ryan's car stopped and he emerged from the bakery

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