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 been

not just wrong

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

gaze, let out

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

already in a foul mood, felt a surge of irritation at her

Victor a look.

"Is there a problem?

"Don't get your hopes

he strode

still hung up on her, are you? After all, you've got Eveleen. She's been waiting for you

face twisted into a

Hamilton's game?

the car door,

on home; I'll be there

"Hamilton, you're sending me home

send you," he said

accept it.

a cigarette, his gaze drifting back

tightly shut,

gives you a ride or you

as tears threatened

didn't so much as glance

stayed fixated on that

Eveleen seethed with rage.

someone else, what

really less than

about to

coldness towards

would surely eclipse her in his

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

He was about to speak

the village, I waited

spoke,

too well how much those days meant

those memories

expression softened

offered her a

worry, I'll always take

then Hamilton added, "But Eveleen,

but

a smile" "Hamilton, you've

gave her a look and, after a long silence, finally said,

the private dining room, Ronin had already

his eyes gleamed with

a shout when you got back? I would've

"It's no biggie. A

a brief shadow

prodded, "So, it seems you're in

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

then, thanks for

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