Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 161

Chapter 160

Victor's eyes lit up like fireworks on the Fourth of July the moment he laid eyes on Natalia.

He had been itching to get close to her for some time now.

But he could tell, as clearly as the writing on the wall, that Natalia wasn't exactly fond of him.

He had planned to orchestrate a "chance" encounter with Natalia, but as luck would have it, today, they had stumbled upon each other naturally. "Ms. Jenkins, long time no see."

Natalia barely gave him a glance, not even bothering with a response.

Victor wasn't put off; he pressed on.

"Maybe if you're free later, I could take you out for a bite to eat?"

A wave of nausea swept through Natalia at the thought.

"Let's not and say we did. I can't afford to dine on your dime."

With that, she turned to leave.

But Victor stepped right in her path.

His brow furrowed as he looked at Natalia, his face etched with conflict.

After a moment of silence, he spoke.

"Ms. Jenkins, about before... I'm sorry."

Victor truly regretted the harsh words he had exchanged with Natalia in the past.

Had he known his heart might someday skip a beat for her, he would've bitten his tongue.

Natalia frowned, wondering what game this man was playing now.

She had no intention of indulging him, sidestepping to go by, but then Hamilton grabbed her wrist. "Who are you dining with?"

Natalia let out a laugh.

"Where do you get off? Such a busybody!"

She broke free from Hamilton's grasp and headed into a nearby private dining room.

Before the door could swing shut, Ronin's voice spilled out from within.

Hamilton's expression darkened in an instant.

A Ryan on the left, a Ronin on the right, and now a Victor in the mix.

Natalia really knew how to play the field.

Victor caught the look on Hamilton's face, and it made him pause. He had never thought Hamilton truly harbored feelings for Natalia. How could someone as icy as Hamilton fall for a woman like Natalia?

Especially with Eveleen in the picture.

As long as Eveleen was around, Hamilton would never truly see Natalia.

Victor sensed he had

just wrong

thing was crystal clear: he, Victor, was smitten with

let out

set on Ms. Jenkins now? Seems Ms. Jenkins is quite the belle of the ball.

in a foul mood, felt a surge of irritation

a look. "You're really

shrugged. "Is there a problem? She's single,

your hopes up.

that, he

up on her, are you? After all, you've got Eveleen. She's been waiting for you for how long now? You can't keep her hanging forever, can you?" Hamilton glanced at

twisted into a

Hamilton's game? Ignoring her

open the car door, but Hamilton rolled down

I'll be there for the surgery

you're sending me

you,"

it. "I

a cigarette, his gaze drifting back to the

tightly shut, hiding

or you

throat tightened as tears threatened to

didn't so much as glance her

on that private dining

Eveleen seethed with rage.

someone else, what was

really less

about to walk away

coldness towards her was

this kept up, Natalia would surely

fishing village? They were truly the happiest times

slightly. He was about to speak when Eveleen

know, after you left the village, I waited for you. But

she spoke, tears

knew too well how much

memories would she stand a

worked; Hamilton's expression softened a

then offered her

worry, I'll always

Hamilton added, "But Eveleen, cut out

but no words came

"Hamilton,

look and, after a long silence, finally

dining room, Ronin had already

stepped in, his

shout when you got back? I would've picked you up," grumbled Ronin with a

"It's no biggie. A cab ride is

eyes flickered with a brief shadow of regret before he

"So, it seems you're

it was me who made the first move. She won't bother you about it again." Natalia nodded, casually lifting the glass of water from the table and taking a

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