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 -

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

let out

sights set on Ms. Jenkins now? Seems Ms. Jenkins is quite the belle of the ball. What do you

foul mood, felt a surge of

Victor a look.

there a problem? She's single,

snorted. "Don't get your hopes up.

he

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

twisted into a

was Hamilton's game? Ignoring her

door, but Hamilton rolled down the

I'll be

"Hamilton, you're sending me

you," he

couldn't accept it. "I want

his gaze drifting

room was tightly shut, hiding whatever

or you

as tears threatened to

didn't so much as

eyes stayed fixated on that

Eveleen seethed with rage.

cozy with someone else, what was

she really less

wasn't about to walk

recent coldness towards her was too

would surely eclipse her

in the fishing village? They were truly the happiest times for

He was about

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

she spoke, tears

much those days meant

those memories would she

expression softened a

then offered her a

worry, I'll always take care of

but then Hamilton added, "But Eveleen, cut

but

smile" "Hamilton, you've

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

private dining room, Ronin had already ordered their

stepped in, his

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

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

flickered with a brief shadow of regret before

Natalia prodded, "So, it

made the first move. She won't bother you about it

thanks for

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