Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 163

Eveleen's entanglement with the kidnapping case was a serious criminal matter, one that typically would be out of Caspian's jurisdiction.

But the thought of this young girl, clueless and deceived, it just didn't sit right with him.

As expected, Natalia's face contorted into a visage of utter shock the moment he broke the news.

"Mr. Spiegel, what are you saying?"

For a moment, Natalia thought she had misheard, or perhaps misunderstood his words.

Caspian watched her, lips pursed, before he repeated himself.

"Eveleen was part of the crew that orchestrated your kidnapping. She was in cahoots with Orpheus."

Natalia's brow furrowed, and she struggled to find her words.

"How did you come to know this?"

Caspian pulled out his smartphone and showed her a video clip.

The footage was of Orpheus, post-arrest, a shadow of his former self, battered and bruised, but confessing the entire plot.

He laid it all out - from why he had snatched her, to Eveleen's involvement, down to the bitter decision to leave her for dead at the bottom of a ravine. It was all there, painfully clear. Natalia's grip on the phone tightened.

So that was it. It had all been a setup from the start.

A bitter laugh escaped her as she looked up, her eyes tinged with the redness of anger.

"Mr. Spiegel, thank you for telling me. Is there a way to ensure Eveleen won't be granted bail or a reduced sentence?"

With Orpheus's testimony, Eveleen's involvement was undeniable.

But Natalia knew neither the Schafers nor Eveleen would go down without a fight.

And Hamilton might just lend a hand to help.

With a wry smile and the sour taste of betrayal on her tongue, she posed the question. Caspian raised an eyebrow; the girl was tougher and sharper than he'd anticipated. "Since I've shared this with you, rest assured, I have a plan. Leave it with me."

A small, grateful smile crossed Natalia's lips. "Thank you," she said after a pause.

She laughed lightly, adding, "I'm just not sure how to repay your kindness."

Caspian's assistance was invaluable, and she felt indebted.

Caspian chuckled. "What? You think I have an ulterior motive?"

but she didn't deny it

once said, nobody would help another without

but his company had been nothing

rest easy. I'm taken, loyal heart and soul,

knew exactly who he referred to with

laughter sidestepped the implication, and Caspian, realizing she wanted to change the

ways with Caspian, Natalia headed straight for

Hamilton, she hadn't returned, yet her belongings remained, including some

but didn't expect to

Natalia's frown deepened.

recognized her instantly.

brow, Natalia inquired, "What's going

you two lovebirds had a tiff but made up, so you're moving back in. Didn't

"When did

question him. Ms. Jenkins, every couple has their squabbles. Just kiss

was surprised to find the nanny still there, who brightened at the

Jenkins, you're back! How are you

thank you," Natalia replied, spotting Hamilton lounging with a newspaper on the

this man playing at? Clearly, he was waiting

she strode to the bedroom, only

filling the room with their scent. A massive cake

"Like it? Surprise?"

She hadn't noticed him follow her

arms around her gently from behind. "Natalia,

with a mix of

have

none

on presenting them

free

flame. Surely that's more

you take me

met his gaze.

and in an instant, he had pinned her to the rose-covered

I'm a dog?

A dog in heat!

hands roaming, desperate

him, everything would be back to

gave him nothing

Hamilton's brow furrowed slightly.

him, "I've lost all

buy it. They had been together

they had been incredibly in sync in the