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

had feelings for Eveleen was beyond him, but one thing was crystal clear: he, Victor, was smitten with Natalia. Victor glanced at

let out a

Jenkins is quite the belle of the ball. What

already in a foul mood, felt a surge

shot Victor a look. "You're

there a problem? She's single,

your hopes up.

he strode

She's been waiting for you for how long now? You can't keep her hanging forever, can you?"

twisted into a

game? Ignoring her like

to pull open the car door, but Hamilton rolled

on home; I'll be

you're sending me home

you," he said

accept it. "I want you

gaze

room was tightly shut, hiding whatever

you a ride or

as

much as

stayed fixated on that private dining

Eveleen seethed with rage.

someone else, what was there to

really less

to

coldness towards

up, Natalia would surely eclipse her in

living in the fishing village? They were

was about to speak when Eveleen

after you left the village, I waited for you.

she spoke,

knew too well how much those days meant to

evoking those memories would she stand a

Hamilton's expression

frowned, then offered

worry, I'll always take care of

but then Hamilton added, "But Eveleen, cut out the games.

mouth, but no words came

"Hamilton, you've

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

the private dining room, Ronin had already

Natalia stepped in, his

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

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

eyes flickered with a brief shadow of regret before he murmured

eyebrow, Natalia prodded, "So, it seems you're in

nodded sheepishly, his guilt evident. "I didn't expect Thalia to confront you. I've already told her that it was me who made the first move. She won't bother you about it

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