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 he had

not just wrong -

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

catching his gaze, let out a

now? Seems Ms. Jenkins is quite the belle of the ball.

a foul mood, felt a surge of irritation

shot Victor a look. "You're really going

there a problem?

get your hopes up. You don't

that, he strode

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

twisted into

was Hamilton's game? Ignoring her like

moved to pull open the car door, but Hamilton rolled down the window

I'll be there for the surgery

you're sending me home

Victor send you," he said

couldn't accept it. "I

lit a cigarette, his gaze drifting

shut, hiding

Victor gives you a ride or

throat tightened as

much

on

Eveleen seethed with rage.

someone else, what

really less

to

coldness towards her was

up, Natalia would surely eclipse

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

knitted slightly. He was about

after you left the village, I waited for you.

she spoke, tears

well how much those days meant

by evoking those memories would

Hamilton's expression softened a

then offered

always take care

then Hamilton added, "But Eveleen, cut out the games. I'm not endlessly

her mouth, but

a smile" "Hamilton, you've got

after a

the private dining room, Ronin had already

Natalia stepped in, his eyes

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

lightly, "It's no biggie. A cab

brief shadow of regret before he

prodded, "So, it seems you're

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." Natalia nodded, casually lifting the glass of water from

thanks for that, Mr.

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