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.

now, Victor sensed he

wrong

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

his gaze, let

Jenkins is quite the belle of the

foul mood, felt a surge of irritation at

look.

there a problem?

hopes up. You don't stand a

that, he strode

Eveleen. She's been waiting for you for how long now? You can't keep her hanging forever, can you?" Hamilton glanced at Eveleen but

face twisted into

game? Ignoring her like

the car door, but Hamilton rolled down

on home; I'll be there

you're sending me

Victor send you,"

couldn't accept it. "I want you

his gaze drifting back

was tightly shut, hiding whatever

gives you a ride or you take a

tightened as tears threatened to

Hamilton didn't so much as

stayed fixated on that

Eveleen seethed with rage.

witch Natalia, already cozy with someone else, what

she really

to walk

recent coldness towards her

up, Natalia would surely eclipse her in his

the fishing village? They were

knitted slightly. He was about to speak when

I

spoke, tears

much those

evoking those memories would

worked; Hamilton's expression softened a

then offered her a

always take

then Hamilton added, "But Eveleen, cut out

opened her mouth, but

forced a smile" "Hamilton, you've got

look and, after a long silence, finally said,

dining room, Ronin had already

stepped in, his eyes gleamed with

a shout when you got back? I would've

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

a brief shadow of regret

Natalia prodded, "So, it seems you're

already told her that 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

then, thanks for

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