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?"

nod, but she didn't deny it

once said, nobody would help another without

approach had surprised her, but his company had been nothing but

taken, loyal heart and soul,

who he referred

wanted to change the subject, began discussing the case

Natalia headed straight for

hadn't returned, yet her belongings remained, including some important

intended to pack up and cancel the lease but didn't expect to find

Natalia's frown deepened.

her instantly. "Hello, Ms.

Natalia inquired, "What's going on? Where are

picked them up. He said you two lovebirds had a tiff

"When

quite upset, so I didn't dare question him. Ms. Jenkins, every couple has their squabbles. Just kiss and

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

you're back! How are you

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

at? Clearly, he was waiting

she strode to the bedroom, only to

strewn with fresh rose petals, still dewy, filling the room with their scent. A massive

"Like it? Surprise?"

came from behind her. She hadn't

wrapped his arms around her gently from behind. "Natalia, all of

ached with a mix

would have overjoyed her. But

wanted none of

insisted on presenting them to

wrenched free

spend your time better seeking out a new flame. Surely that's

you take

his gaze. "A

in an instant, he had pinned her to

a dog? Then I'll be

A dog in heat!

roaming, desperate

him, everything would be back

gave him

Hamilton's brow furrowed slightly.

looked at him, "I've lost all feelings

buy it. They had been together for three

had been incredibly in