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.

sensed

wrong -

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

catching his gaze, let out a mocking

is quite the belle of the ball.

felt a surge

a look. "You're really going

a problem? She's

snorted. "Don't get your hopes up. You don't

he strode

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

face twisted into

was Hamilton's game? Ignoring her

pull open the car door, but Hamilton

on home; I'll be there for the

stalled. "Hamilton, you're sending

you,"

it.

a cigarette, his gaze drifting back to

was tightly shut, hiding whatever

gives you a ride or you take a cab. Your

tightened as tears

Hamilton didn't so much

eyes stayed fixated on that private dining

Eveleen seethed with rage.

Natalia, already cozy with someone else, what was there

she really

to

towards her was too

up, Natalia would surely

village?

about to speak when Eveleen

know, after you left the village, I waited

she spoke,

much those days meant to

memories would

worked; Hamilton's expression softened a

frowned, then offered her

worry, I'll always take care

but then Hamilton added, "But Eveleen, cut

her mouth, but no words came

forced a smile" "Hamilton,

a look and, after a long silence,

dining room, Ronin

his eyes gleamed

shout when you got back? I would've picked you

"It's no biggie. A cab

eyes flickered with a brief shadow of

Natalia prodded, "So,

confront you. I've 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 taking a

then, thanks for that, Mr.

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