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

wrong -

had feelings for Eveleen was beyond him, but one thing was crystal clear: he, Victor,

catching his gaze, let out

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

mood, felt a surge of irritation at

a look. "You're

there a problem? She's single, after

get your hopes up. You don't stand

he

waiting for you for how long now? You can't keep her hanging forever, can you?" Hamilton glanced at Eveleen but said nothing,

twisted into

was Hamilton's game?

car door, but Hamilton rolled down

home; I'll be there for the

stalled. "Hamilton, you're sending me home

Victor send you," he said

accept it. "I want

lit a cigarette, his gaze drifting back to the

shut,

you a ride or

tightened as tears threatened to

much

fixated on

Eveleen seethed with rage.

Natalia, already cozy with someone else, what was

she really less than

about to

towards her

kept up, Natalia would surely eclipse her in

days living in the fishing village? They were truly the happiest times

slightly. He was about

know, after you left the village, I waited for you. But you never

she spoke, tears

too well how much those days meant

those memories would she stand

expression

frowned, then offered

I'll always take care

"But Eveleen, cut

opened her mouth, but no words

a smile" "Hamilton, you've got

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

room, Ronin had already

his eyes gleamed

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

biggie. A cab ride is pretty

with a brief shadow of regret before he murmured an

"So, it seems you're in the

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

thanks for that,

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