Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 166

Natalia's frown deepened as she stepped outside, only to see Graham had made yet another appearance.

This time, he wasn't alone; a crew trailed behind him.

Trouble was brewing.

A shadow crossed Natalia's face as she quickly gestured for Debby to call security.

Graham, heedless of those around him, was determined to barge in.

"Natalia, get out here!" he bellowed.

The two bouncers blocked his path, unresponsive to his bluster.

"Do you know who the hell I am? I'm that woman's husband! What right do you have to stop me from seeing my wife?" Graham sneered at them.

The bouncers' faces remained stone-cold, ignoring his rant.

Graham continued to shout. "Natalia, come out, or I swear I'll wreck this hospital!"

Natalia's expression turned grim.

She didn't keep hiding, though.

Graham was here for her, and she knew he wouldn't back down until she faced him.

"Graham, this isn't your playground! Go ahead, make a move. I dare you!"

If her memory served her right, this hospital belonged to the Lehner family.

Graham could make a fuss looking for her, and she might not have a way out.

But if he dared to cause a scene, to damage property, the Lehner family wouldn't let him off the hook. That, however, was something Graham didn't realize.

He had come with a posse today, intending to escalate things until Natalia was forced to capitulate.

It was all because of the debt he owed, which was due, and he was banking on Lucinda's payout.

Of course, if Natalia could cough up five hundred thousand, he wouldn't be at a loss.

In the end, whoever paid him was on his side.

Graham smirked maliciously. "Natalia, who are you trying to scare? You think I don't know you're cut off from Hamilton now? Do you really think he'd come to your rescue?" With that, he gave a signal, and one of his cronies swung a baseball bat at a decorative planter in the hallway, shattering it. Passersby screamed in terror.

Graham's cold laughter echoed.

"See? I told you I'd do it!"

Natalia ignored him, her eyes fixed on the elevator.

Graham mistook her silence for fear and motioned for his goons to continue their rampage.

they could proceed,

flanked by security guards,

Graham glared at Elliott.

do you think you are, getting in my way? I'm here to see my wife, and this... wench is refusing to

He glanced at Graham and then signaled the security team

far from deterred, yelled

think you're doing? I'm trying to see my wife!

look. "This hospital is Lehner family property. You vandalize my family's place and have the nerve to claim it's none

the owner of this

the owner. The Lehnerrs had a long tradition in medicine, but Elliott had no interest in joining the family business. The hospital had been passed on to his cousin.

the doctors were quite easy on

never expected to walk into a

the owner? Then you can refund me for my wife's treatment! This hospital is a sham, taking in patients just to make money. Have

hallway. Elliott motioned

here and keep an eye on him. If he sets foot in here again,

defiance, Graham was

a sigh

to the people from the nearby rooms before returning to her ward. "Thank you, Mr.

eyebrow. "What about treating me a

a moment before agreeing.

a date with a lovely doctor. I better get going. We'll

with

"Take care, Mr. Lehner."

moment before

from the hospital, Graham immediately

the hell didn't you tell me the hospital

foul mood, was incensed by Graham's words. "Are you an idiot? Benevolent Care Hospital has always

than indulging in vices, he hadn't

stomach the thought of the money slipping through his

family is backing Natalia, this plan might fall through. Just give me a hundred thousand to smooth things

this simple task, and you still want money, Graham?

do you believe I won't spill

snorted dismissively. "Do you really think I'm scared of you? Go ahead and tell them! Who would

had overheard the conversation, was

you say

a deadbeat? Looks like we'll have to find

after a long pause,

was summoned out

didn't want

in

calls from his rowdy bunch

end, he

was having a good time

you refused to fix

turning to look

you have a problem with

clicked his tongue, "Eveleen's a star, Hamilton. You know, this ain't good for