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

just wrong - spectacularly

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

catching his gaze, let

is quite the belle of the ball. What do

in a foul mood, felt a surge of irritation

look.

shrugged. "Is there a problem? She's

your hopes up.

he strode

still hung up on her, are you? After all, you've got Eveleen. She's been waiting for you for how long now? You can't keep her hanging forever, can you?" Hamilton glanced at Eveleen

face twisted

game? Ignoring her like

car door, but

I'll be

"Hamilton, you're

you," he

it. "I

his gaze drifting back to the

shut, hiding whatever

Victor gives you a ride or you take a cab. Your

tightened as tears threatened to

Hamilton didn't so much as glance

eyes stayed fixated on that private

Eveleen seethed with rage.

with someone else, what was there

really less than

about to

coldness towards her was

Natalia would surely eclipse her in

village?

brow knitted slightly. He was about to speak when

I waited for

she spoke,

much

by evoking those memories

worked; Hamilton's expression softened a

frowned, then offered her a

always take care of

added, "But Eveleen, cut out the games. I'm

opened her mouth, but no

"Hamilton, you've

and, after

private dining room, Ronin had already ordered

his eyes gleamed with

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

chuckled lightly, "It's no biggie.

brief shadow

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

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 again."

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