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?"

see for myself, Betty, how capable you

really think your

to back those words was beside the

they

expected Hamilton

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 for three years? And when she wanted to

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

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

at Hamilton, suddenly

mix of emotions listening to Hamilton's defense. She

agreement, after all, was

to hide the

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

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

could

catching Hamilton's

left for a moment;

what are

Ryan. I just saw Ms. Jenkins and wanted

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

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

yourself in matters concerning

do you

Betty's patience wore thin.

seemed on the verge of an argument, Natalia finally

I'm feeling a bit weary. I think I'll head back to

respond, his gaze landing on Hamilton's

arm,

clicked his tongue, attempting to pull Natalia back to

him a glare, and he instantly

to Natalia were far from kind. "Natalia, I still have something

"Ryan, maybe we can talk over the phone? I'm really quite tired today." Ryan was desperate, fearing that this incident