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?"

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

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 intimidate Natalia, to

to

did, they wouldn't allow such

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 relentlessly pursuing her

was taken aback, staring at Hamilton, speechless for a moment before stammering, "That's not, I

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

glared at Hamilton, suddenly at

standing by, felt a mix of emotions listening to Hamilton's defense. She hadn't expected him to frame

after all, was

to hide the flurry

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

Natalia, then monitor your son-that's the most effective solution. If Ryan could keep his distance from Natalia, I,

Betty could retort, Ryan's voice

hurried over, catching Hamilton's last

left for

what are you doing

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

he returned home lately, Betty would nag him

on deaf ears, so she had

you needn't involve yourself in matters concerning Natalia

you

Betty's patience wore thin.

son seemed on the verge of

bit weary. I think I'll

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

Natalia's arm, and pulled her away from

attempting to pull

shot him a glare,

with guilt. Even though 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

talk over the phone? I'm really quite