Chapter 169

Hamilton had been loitering outside until Ryan left.

Ryan didn't stay long, just long enough to grab a bite and have a cup of tea.

He had wanted to stay longer.

Just that evening, he'd made it official with Natalia, and the reality of it hadn't quite sunk in yet.

Only when he was with her did he feel truly grounded.

But this was Scarlett's house, and as a man, he felt somewhat out of place.

Natalia had intended to drive Ryan back to his hotel.

But Ryan had declined.

Hamilton was still around, just standing downstairs. If Natalia went to see Ryan off, it would inevitably mean another encounter with Hamilton.

Previously, Ryan might not have had a say.

But now, Natalia was his girlfriend, fair and square.

He naturally didn't want his girlfriend hassled by another man.

"I'll call you when I get to the hotel."

"Alright."

As Ryan descended the stairs, he saw Hamilton, standing still as a statue, a thin layer of snow dusting his shoulders.

Upon seeing Ryan emerge, Hamilton let out a scornful chuckle.

"How does it feel, Mr. Holzer, to be used as a human shield?"

Ryan's eyes sparkled with a pleasant warmth.

"Mr. Fowler, jealousy is an unattractive trait."

Hamilton snorted and bent his head to light a cigarette.

"Want one?"

Ryan shook his head.

"I don't smoke, and Natalia doesn't like the smell of it."

Hamilton scoffed, "Really? She never complained about my smoking when we were together."

out

Do you even know what she

left speechless, his

the one who lived with her for three years." Ryan was somewhat aware

say they lived together for three years was more like Natalia accommodating him for

to linger on that with Hamilton. What use was there in

on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

his

for the day

Ryan left, Hamilton too

that Natalia probably

doomed

Eve, most families were gathered together, so the streets were not

His phone kept ringing.

were calling him, but he

of the road, watching the gently

never felt so

if someone had brutally scooped out something important

couldn't resist and dialed Natalia's number, only to be reminded by the mechanical voice on the other end

of irritation welled up

did have a work phone,

she wouldn't answer

considering sending Natalia

long string of unread messages, he felt it

sent one

is enough. End this tantrum, break up with him, and I'll let all this slide.] [Think

Eveleen you're worried about, I'll limit my contact

was sent, he saw a red exclamation

friends with the recipient. Please send

was so angry he almost threw his

tossing the phone aside, he

to admit, letting Natalia go was the biggest

had spiraled out of control, starting the moment he

close, regardless of

within, urging him to take what he

of how she chose or whether she wanted it, he'd simply

of his mind told him that wouldn't work,

Hamilton slammed his fist on the steering wheel, the

the car when his phone buzzed

hoped it was Natalia, but it

Eveleen tried to kill

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

he could reply, a call came in.

answered with

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