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.

sensed he had

just wrong - spectacularly

beyond him, but one thing was crystal clear: he, Victor, was smitten with Natalia. Victor glanced

let out a

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

already in a foul mood, felt a surge

Victor a look.

there a problem?

your hopes up. You don't stand a

that, he

not? Hamilton, you're not still hung up on her, are you? After all, you've got Eveleen. She's been waiting for you for how long now?

face twisted into

Hamilton's game? Ignoring her like

to pull open the car door, but Hamilton rolled down the

on home; I'll be there for

you're sending

send you,"

couldn't accept it. "I want

gaze drifting

private room was tightly shut, hiding whatever

ride or you take a cab.

throat tightened as

so much as glance

eyes stayed fixated on that private dining

Eveleen seethed with rage.

Natalia, already cozy with someone else, what

she really less than

about to walk away

coldness towards

this kept up, Natalia would surely

remember our days living in the fishing village? They were truly the happiest

was about to speak when

left the village, I waited for you.

she spoke, tears

well how much

by evoking those memories

worked; Hamilton's expression

then offered her a

worry, I'll always take care

added, "But Eveleen, cut out the games. I'm not

mouth, but

"Hamilton, you've

gave her a look and, after a long silence,

dining room, Ronin

his eyes

back? I would've picked you up," grumbled Ronin with

lightly, "It's no biggie. A cab ride is pretty

shadow of regret

"So, it seems you're

the first move. She won't bother you about it again." Natalia nodded, casually lifting the glass of

thanks for

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