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 had

just wrong - spectacularly

one thing was crystal clear: he, Victor, was

let out a mocking

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

mood, felt a

a look. "You're

a problem?

"Don't get your hopes up. You don't stand a

he

not 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 but said nothing,

face twisted into a

Hamilton's game?

pull open the car door,

be there

you're

Victor send you," he said

couldn't accept it. "I

lit a cigarette, his gaze drifting back to

private room was tightly shut, hiding whatever was happening

gives you a ride or you take a

throat tightened as tears threatened

Hamilton didn't so much as glance her

stayed fixated on that

Eveleen seethed with rage.

with someone else, what was there to

really less

wasn't about to walk

recent coldness towards her was

this kept up, Natalia would surely eclipse

in the fishing village?

He was about to speak when Eveleen

know, after you left the village, I waited for you.

spoke, tears

how much those days meant

by evoking those memories would

worked; Hamilton's expression softened

frowned, then offered

I'll always take care of

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

opened her mouth, but

a smile" "Hamilton, you've got me

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

room, Ronin had already ordered their

his eyes

you got back? I

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

shadow of regret before he murmured an

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

then, thanks for that,

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