Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 177

Natalia cast a doubtful glance at Hamilton, her gut telling her this guy was all charm and no truth.

She was about to retort when someone approached from behind Hamilton. Instant disgust flickered in Natalia's eyes. She wriggled free and headed for the exit. "I'll go talk to the cops on my own."

Hamilton remained rooted to the spot, his expression darkening as he watched their retreating forms.

"Mr. Fowler," Lucinda spoke up cautiously, eyeing Hamilton warily. "Mr. Fowler, Eveleen's off her meds again. Maybe you should check on her."

Hamilton turned to Lucinda with an unreadable look and then walked towards Eveleen's room without a word.

Natalia's lips curled into a fleeting smirk as she followed Hamilton. "Was that Ms. Jenkins who just walked by? Quite a looker, isn't she?"

Hamilton paused mid-step and glanced back at Lucinda. His icy gaze sent a shiver down her spine. Lucinda averted her eyes subtly, but a vicious glint flashed through them as Hamilton moved on. 'That little tramp, keeping her around is just asking for trouble,' she thought.

At Eveleen's door, the sound of her crying could be heard. Hamilton pushed open the door, his face a mask of indifference. Eveleen's sobs stopped abruptly.

"Hamilton, why did it take you so long to come?" she whimpered.

Hamilton stayed at the doorway, not moving an inch closer. After a moment, he commanded, "Give Ms. Schafer her medication."

As soon as he finished, the bodyguards in the room pinned down Eveleen and forced the pills down her throat.

Lucinda was taken aback. She hadn't expected Hamilton to be so ruthless.

really going to treat Eveleen like this?

like this when

you

her, his attention solely on Eveleen. "Eveleen, know your

just a few days, she had tormented herself beyond recognition, yet Hamilton showed no signs of

at losing to Natalia. Indignant that even stealing Natalia's past couldn't win Hamilton over. Tears streamed down her cheeks without the sobs to accompany them. After a while, she whispered, "I understand. I won't do it anymore." If throwing a tantrum wouldn't garner his sympathy, then she'd play the obedient card. Dealing with men was all about playing the right

She glanced at Ryan, weighing her options. If Graham's autopsy came back clean, it would just

she began, but Ryan cut her

worry, it'll be fine. I'll have someone look into this," he

managed a smile and

against the front desk, arms folded across his chest, staring

his gaze, her disdain

care and stepped forward.

a beat. "And? Was it an accident or

right around the time

shot through Natalia. She had

footage?" Ryan

you think I'm a fool, Mr. Holzer? After I found out about Graham, I checked all the cameras.

just her they were after, or was Hamilton

reassure him that everything would be alright. Hamilton would never let himself be the loser, much less be framed for something

embrace. She was

don't worry too much. They'll get to the bottom