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

wrong -

was crystal clear: he, Victor, was smitten with Natalia. Victor

let out a

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

in a foul mood, felt a surge of irritation at

a look. "You're really

"Is there a problem?

your hopes up. You

he

her, are you? After all, you've got Eveleen. She's been waiting for you

face twisted

was Hamilton's game? Ignoring her

moved to pull open the car door, but

on home; I'll be there

stalled. "Hamilton, you're sending

Victor send you," he said

accept it. "I want you

his gaze drifting

was tightly shut, hiding whatever was happening

a ride or you take a

throat tightened as tears

much as glance

on that

Eveleen seethed with rage.

with someone else, what was there

really less

about to walk

recent coldness towards her

this kept up, Natalia would

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

about to

the village, I

she spoke,

knew too well how much

memories would

Hamilton's expression softened a

then offered her a

I'll always take care of

but then Hamilton added, "But Eveleen,

but

smile" "Hamilton, you've got me

and, after a long silence,

Ronin had already ordered their

Natalia stepped in, his

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

"It's no biggie. A cab ride is

shadow of regret before

prodded, "So, it seems you're

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

then, thanks for that, Mr.

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