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?"

for myself, Betty, how capable you are, to declare that she can't enter

she can't enter? You really think your family holds that much power?" Betty's face tightened. Those words were meant to intimidate Natalia,

the Holzer family had the clout to back those words was beside

they did, they wouldn't allow such

she hadn't expected

Ms. Jenkins not being suitable. Her personal life, as you know, leaves much to be desired. Someone like her joining the Foreign Affairs Department would only serve as a joke, wouldn't it?" "And what about her personal life? Is it not just me who's been

a moment before stammering, "That's not, I mean, weren't

her mother 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 I really don't know what to say about the world we live

Hamilton, suddenly at

mix of emotions listening to Hamilton's defense.

after all, was mutual

dropping to hide

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

son-that's the most effective solution. If Ryan could keep his distance

could retort, Ryan's

over, catching Hamilton's

only left for a moment; how had

what are

addressing her son, "Nothing much, Ryan. I just saw

Every time he returned home lately, Betty would nag him about cutting ties with

on deaf ears, so she

involve yourself in matters concerning

do you

Betty's patience wore thin.

the verge

I'm feeling a bit weary. I think I'll

his mouth to respond, his gaze landing on

Natalia's arm, and pulled her away from

his tongue, attempting to

him a glare,

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

head. "Ryan, maybe we can talk over the phone? I'm really quite tired today." Ryan was desperate, fearing that this incident might push Natalia to set boundaries between them, refusing even