Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 173

Hamilton's face turned sour at a pace that was visibly alarming.

Tess didn't even dare to cry.

"Mr. Fowler, Ms. Jenkins has resigned, just now, she hasn't been gone long."

Hamilton's brow twitched violently.

He turned and strode out of the marketing department.

Once outside, he dialed up Natalia on his work phone.

After leaving the company, Natalia had gotten into Caspian's car.

Caspian was there to update her on the latest developments in their case.

When her phone rang, Natalia frowned slightly.

Caspian chuckled, "Hamilton?"

Natalia nodded.

"Take the call, see if he wants to talk about the case."

Natalia stared at the incessantly ringing phone, and eventually picked up.

"Mr. Fowler."

The formality in her tone made Hamilton's brow furrow again.

But now was not the time to quibble about titles. "Natalia, who gave you permission to resign without my consent?"

There was a light laugh from Natalia, as if she had expected this call to be about exactly that. Her voice instantly grew colder.

"Mr. Fowler, I've completed my handover, and the severance fee has been paid. We've met the conditions for a mutual termination. If you really find that unreasonable, please have your legal department contact Mr. Spiegel directly." Hamilton massaged his temples. He didn't want to argue with Natalia.

Her departure had been inevitable, and now, he was truly out of options when it came to her.

At this point, all he could do was to try and keep his temper in check. "Natalia, where did you get the money to pay the fee?"

"You just take the money, Mr. Fowler. As for the rest, you don't need to worry about it. And since I've resigned, there's no need for future contact, so please don't disturb my life."

Natalia was about to hang up when Hamilton quickly interjected.

"Where are you? I want to see you."

"I'm sorry, I don't have time to meet you."

Natalia ended the call with efficiency.

disconnected call, his expression

conversation, furrowed

had thought Hamilton might explain something about Orpheus changing his testimony, but

Caspian was utterly speechless.

Natalia. "Even if Orpheus changes his statement, the police will continue to investigate Eveleen. If there's any other evidence against her, she won't escape. As for Hamilton, aside from Orpheus, he probably won't interfere anymore. Otherwise, with his

scoffed, choosing

acting out of necessity

never one to be threatened or to

it was because

discussing further, Caspian didn't press. After dropping her at the Ron Group, he

hire paperwork at the Ron

sooner had she finished than she received

have a meeting

"Alright."

time the meeting ended, dusk was

with Natalia as they stepped out of the conference

As a representative of the Ron Group, you

appreciate your generosity, President Joyner, but I can buy a car myself. Don't worry, I won't let the Ron Group down." She was, after all, merely in a partnership with the Ron Group, and

Natalia thoughtfully before

then, we'll be counting on

cordial,

smile

looking puzzled at his father, asked, "Why

started walking back to

your energy. Better to meet the date your mother has set

that's not what you said when

paused, then a thought struck

you insist so strongly on her joining?

left the Ron Group and hailed a cab

hospital gates, someone pressed a sharp object

Graham's sinister laugh, "Make a sound, and I'll send you to your grave

are you

laughter was erratic and he didn't respond. Instead, he forced her into a nearby rundown

what on earth do you want? Just

Natalia's neck. She felt a painful sting, followed by a warm liquid trickling down her skin. She didn't dare move a muscle, convinced that Graham, in his desperation, would indeed take her life.

originally intended to

figure out why Lucinda

certainty he'd never spill

truly, he

down, he'd be dragged into the mess right along

the due date for his debts

had to

much do you need?" Natalia tried to

just say so

face twisted into