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

not just wrong - spectacularly

one thing was crystal

his gaze, let

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

felt a surge of

shot Victor a look. "You're really going after

shrugged. "Is there a problem? She's single,

"Don't get your hopes up.

that, he

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

Hamilton's game? Ignoring her

pull open the car door,

home; I'll be there for

stalled. "Hamilton, you're sending me home

Victor send you," he

accept it. "I want

lit a cigarette, his gaze drifting

was tightly shut, hiding whatever

ride or you take

throat tightened as tears threatened to

Hamilton didn't so much as glance her

eyes stayed fixated on that private dining

Eveleen seethed with rage.

already cozy with someone else,

she really less

about to walk

coldness towards her was too

Natalia would surely eclipse

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

slightly. He was about to speak when Eveleen cut

you left the village, I

she spoke,

well how much those days meant

memories

expression

offered

worry, I'll always

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

opened her mouth, but no words

"Hamilton,

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

the private dining room, Ronin had already ordered

Natalia stepped in, his

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

no biggie. A cab ride is

brief shadow of regret before he

eyebrow, Natalia prodded, "So, it seems you're

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."

then, thanks for that, Mr.

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