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?"

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

by Collin, yet the Holzer family decides she can't enter? You really think your family holds that much

the Holzer family had the clout to back those words was

if they did, they wouldn't

she hadn't expected

the Holzer family has the power or not. It's about 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

at Hamilton, speechless for a moment before stammering,

at Natalia in his arms. "When 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

glared at Hamilton, suddenly

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

agreement, after all, was

softly, her gaze dropping to hide the flurry

in the future and stop clinging to my Ryan!" With that, Hamilton scoffed, "Betty, let's get one thing straight-who's

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

Before Betty could retort,

catching Hamilton's

immediately darkened. He had only left for a moment; how had

are you doing

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

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

on deaf ears, so she had approached Natalia

in matters concerning Natalia

you mean, 'needn't

Betty's patience wore thin.

on the verge of

a bit weary. I think I'll

to respond, his gaze landing on Hamilton's hand still

paused for a moment, grabbed Natalia's arm, and pulled

attempting to pull Natalia back to

him a glare, and

though he hadn't caught their previous conversation, he could guess that his mother's words to Natalia were far

head. "Ryan, maybe we can talk over the phone? I'm really quite