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 the Foreign Affairs

think your family holds that much power?" Betty's face tightened. Those words were meant to intimidate Natalia, to push

had the clout to back those words was beside the

if they did, they wouldn't

expected Hamilton

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

was taken aback, staring at Hamilton, speechless for a moment before stammering, "That's

when 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

glared at Hamilton, suddenly at a

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

all,

hide the flurry of

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

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

Before Betty could

over, catching Hamilton's last

expression immediately darkened. He had only left for a

what are you

"Nothing much, Ryan. I just

too well. Every time he returned home lately, Betty

on deaf ears, so she had

yourself in matters concerning Natalia and

you mean,

Betty's patience wore thin.

and son seemed on the verge of an argument,

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

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

Natalia's arm, and pulled her away from Hamilton's

tongue, attempting to pull

a glare, and he instantly withdrew his

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

over the phone? I'm really quite tired today." Ryan was desperate, fearing