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

decides she can't enter? You really think your

the Holzer family had the clout to back those

they wouldn't

hadn't expected Hamilton to

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

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

she was vulnerable." Hamilton glanced 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

glared at Hamilton, suddenly at a loss

listening to Hamilton's defense. She

agreement, after all, was

hide the flurry of

Ms. Jenkins will be sensible in the future and stop clinging

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

Before Betty could retort,

catching Hamilton's last

left for a moment;

what are you doing

softened when addressing her son, "Nothing much, Ryan. I just

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

had fallen on deaf ears,

you needn't involve yourself in

do you

Betty's patience wore thin.

on the verge

bit weary. I think I'll head

landing on Hamilton's hand still resting on

paused for a moment, grabbed Natalia's arm, and pulled her away from Hamilton's

his tongue, attempting to pull Natalia back

him a glare,

Natalia were far from kind. "Natalia, I still have something to tell you. Can you wait

maybe we can talk over the phone? I'm really quite