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?"

vanished instantly. "I just wanted to see for myself, Betty, how capable you are, to declare that she can't enter the

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

to back

did, they wouldn't

hadn't expected Hamilton to

to be desired. Someone like her joining the Foreign Affairs Department would only serve as a

at Hamilton, speechless for a moment before stammering,

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

at Hamilton, suddenly at

Hamilton's defense. She hadn't expected

after all,

dropping to hide the flurry of emotions in

fact that sticks with her, a stain 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!" With that, Hamilton scoffed, "Betty, let's get one thing straight-who's clinging to whom? Ryan Holzer makes trips to Silkwood City every other day, even visiting on New Year's Day. Are you suggesting Natalia is dragging

don't want your son associating with Natalia, then monitor your son-that's the most effective solution. If

Before Betty could retort, Ryan's voice

over, catching Hamilton's last

for a

what are you doing

her son, "Nothing much, Ryan. I just saw Ms. Jenkins and wanted

knew his mother all too well. Every time he returned home lately, Betty would

his mother's words had fallen on deaf ears, so she

yourself in matters concerning Natalia and

you

Betty's patience wore thin.

son seemed on the verge

weary. I think I'll head back to the

landing on Hamilton's hand still

moment, grabbed Natalia's arm, and pulled

to pull Natalia back to

a glare, and 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

can talk over the phone? I'm really quite tired today." Ryan