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.

stared at the disconnected call, his expression

having overheard the conversation, furrowed his

had thought Hamilton might explain something about Orpheus changing his testimony, but instead, he hadn't said anything useful at

Caspian was utterly speechless.

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

choosing

was acting out of necessity was

never one to be threatened or to compromise because of pressure from

he had compromised, it was

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

processed her new hire

than she received a call

Jenkins, let's have a meeting

"Alright."

the meeting ended, dusk was

looked pleased with Natalia as they stepped out

Ronin get you a car tomorrow. As a representative of the Ron Group, you need to look the part,

worry, I won't let the Ron Group down."

eyed Natalia thoughtfully before

we'll be counting on

cordial, distant smile,

she walked away, the smile on Mason's face gradually

looking puzzled at his father, asked, "Why

and he started walking back

don't waste your energy. Better to meet the date your mother has

that's not what you said when you sent me

a thought struck

into Natalia, are you? Otherwise, why would you insist so strongly on her joining?

Group and hailed a cab to

could enter the hospital gates, someone pressed a sharp object against

"Make a sound, and I'll send you to your grave right now!"

what are you

and he didn't respond. Instead, he forced her into a nearby

what on earth do you

to 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

intended to threaten

the life of him, he couldn't figure out why Lucinda seemed utterly unfazed by any

she knew with certainty he'd never spill the

truly, he wouldn't

be dragged into

date for

he had to

you need?" Natalia tried to keep

let out a laugh, "Why didn't you just say

face twisted into an ugly