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

liking, Hamilton. Do you

speechless, his

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

they lived together for three years was

didn't want to linger on that with Hamilton. What use

to focus on treating

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

could only scoff, his

I'll be waiting for the day you get kicked

Hamilton too drove

knew that Natalia probably wouldn't

doomed not

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

His phone kept ringing.

calling him, but he

over to the side of the road, watching the gently falling

had never felt so

someone had brutally

to be reminded by

surge of irritation welled up inside

work phone, but

wouldn't answer

opened WhatsApp, considering sending

long string of unread messages, he felt

he sent one

this tantrum, break up with him, and I'll let all this slide.]

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

last message was sent, he saw

the recipient. Please send a friend request

angry he almost threw his

phone aside, he closed

go was

control,

of her crying, pleading, or

rage rose from deep within, urging him to

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

that wouldn't work, that it would

on the steering wheel,

to start the car when his

Natalia, but it was

tried to kill

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

he could reply, a call came in. It was

answered with a

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