Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 201

The voice calling out was too familiar; Natalia Jenkins didn't need to turn around to know who it was.

Her instinct was to pull away, but Hamilton Fowler once again drew her closer into his embrace.

"Hamilton?"

Betty's voice rang out, causing Natalia to freeze mid-motion, ceasing her struggles.

"Fancy that, Betty, a lady of your stature acknowledging my existence?" Hamilton's voice dripped with sarcasm.

Betty bristled internally. Who in high society didn't know Hamilton?

What was he implying? That she was beneath him?

The Holzer family had always kept a low profile. In terms of fame and influence, they indeed fell short compared to the Fowlers.

Yet, Betty, by all means, still held a senior position in relation to Hamilton.

"Hamilton, regardless, I am your elder, and you would do well to remember that. Besides, we are in Boria City, not Silkwood City."

Hamilton's smile remained, but his eyes were frosty.

"Do you really think I'd be intimidated in Boria City?"

Betty's expression stiffened. Hamilton wasn't afraid of anyone.

Even here, amid the crème de la crème of Boria City, the name of the Fowler family head carried enough weight to command respect.

But how could she swallow her pride?

In her eyes, Natalia was clearly not a match for her dear Ryan. Was she not allowed to voice her opinion?

"Hamilton, this is an internal gala at the Foreign Affairs Department. What business does an outsider have here?"

to see for myself, Betty, how capable you are, to declare

Collin, yet the Holzer family decides she can't enter? You really think your family holds that much power?" Betty's face tightened.

family had the clout to back those

they wouldn't

expected

suitable. Her personal life, as you know, leaves much to be desired. Someone like her joining the Foreign Affairs Department would only serve

taken aback, staring at Hamilton, speechless for a moment

accident and she desperately needed money, I made her sign that agreement. If sacrificing to save her own mother equates to a disordered private

at Hamilton, suddenly

of emotions listening to Hamilton's defense. She hadn't expected him

all, was mutual

chuckled softly, her gaze dropping to hide the flurry

she can't wash away. People won't look for reasons; they only see the outcome. I just hope Ms. Jenkins will be sensible in the future and stop clinging to my Ryan!"

son associating with Natalia, then monitor your son-that's the most effective solution. If Ryan

Betty could retort, Ryan's voice

hurried over, catching

only left for a moment; how had his mother

what are

"Nothing much, Ryan. I just saw

his mother all too well. Every time he returned home lately, Betty would nag him about cutting ties

on deaf ears, so she

involve yourself in matters

you mean,

Betty's patience wore thin.

on the verge of an argument, Natalia

weary. I think

his gaze landing on Hamilton's hand still resting on

for a moment, grabbed Natalia's arm, and

clicked his tongue, attempting to pull Natalia back to

Natalia shot him a glare,

he hadn't caught their previous conversation, he could guess that his mother's words to Natalia were far from kind. "Natalia, I still have something to tell you. Can you wait for me just

maybe we can talk over the phone? I'm really quite tired today." Ryan was desperate, fearing that this incident might push