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?"

how capable

person admired by Dawson, a successor 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,

had the clout to back

if they did, they wouldn't allow

she hadn't expected

much to be desired. Someone like her joining the Foreign Affairs Department would only serve as a joke, wouldn't it?" "And what

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

"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 loss

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

agreement, after all, was

gaze dropping to hide

that sticks 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

most effective

Before Betty could retort, Ryan's

hurried over, catching Hamilton's last

He had only left for

are you

son, "Nothing much, Ryan. I just saw

well. Every time he returned home

on deaf ears, so

in matters concerning Natalia and

you

Betty's patience wore thin.

verge of an argument,

bit weary. I think I'll

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

grabbed Natalia's arm, and pulled her away from

to

shot him a glare, and he instantly

could guess that his mother's words to Natalia were far from kind. "Natalia, I still have something to tell you. Can you

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