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

Hamilton. Do you even know

speechless, his

a forced bravado, he retorted, "And do you think you know, Mr. Holzer? Don't forget, I'm the one who lived with her

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

that with Hamilton. What use was there

on treating

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

his eyes brimming with

Holzer, I'll be waiting for the day you

Hamilton

that Natalia probably

he was doomed not

Hamilton took his time. On Christmas Eve, most families were gathered together, so

His phone kept ringing.

were calling him, but

of the road, watching the

had never felt so

had brutally scooped out something

dialed Natalia's number, only to be reminded by the

of irritation welled up inside

have a work phone, but he

she wouldn't

considering sending Natalia a

string of unread messages, he felt

he sent

all this slide.] [Think about it. What haven't I provided for you? Haven't I treated you

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

moment the last message was sent,

recipient. Please send a friend

he almost threw his phone out the

aside, he

letting Natalia go was the biggest mistake of his

of control, starting the moment he

should have kept her close, regardless of her

from deep within, urging him to take what he wanted without regard

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

his mind told him that wouldn't work, that it would only push her

slammed his fist on the steering wheel, the horn blaring into the

he was about to start the car when his phone buzzed

Natalia, but it was

Eveleen tried to kill

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

could reply, a call

with

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