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

just wrong - spectacularly

Eveleen was beyond him, but one thing was crystal clear: he, Victor, was smitten

let

on Ms. Jenkins now? Seems Ms. Jenkins is

a foul mood, felt a surge

look. "You're

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

get your hopes up. You don't

he

on her, are you? After all, you've got Eveleen. She's been waiting for you for how long

twisted into a

Hamilton's game? Ignoring her

the car door, but Hamilton rolled

be there

you're sending me home

you," he said

it. "I

gaze drifting back to

was tightly shut, hiding whatever was

Victor gives you a ride or

throat tightened as tears

didn't so much as glance her

fixated on

Eveleen seethed with rage.

already cozy with someone else, what was

really

to walk

coldness towards her was too

up, Natalia would

village? They were truly

brow knitted slightly. He was about to

village, I waited for

she spoke, tears

knew too well how much those days meant to

memories would she stand a

Hamilton's expression softened

offered her a

always take care of

Eveleen, cut

opened her mouth, but no words

smile" "Hamilton, you've got

look and, after a long silence,

dining room, Ronin

Natalia stepped in, his eyes gleamed with

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

biggie. A cab ride is

brief shadow of regret before he

an eyebrow, Natalia prodded, "So, it seems

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

for that,

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