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

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 push her away from

clout to back those words was

they did, they

expected Hamilton

Fowler, it's not about whether the Holzer family 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 Department would only serve as a joke, wouldn't it?" "And what about her personal life? Is it

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

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 loss for

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

after all, was

dropping to hide the flurry of

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?

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

could retort,

hurried over, catching Hamilton's last

had only left for a moment; how had his mother

are you

Ryan. I just saw Ms. Jenkins and wanted to

his mother all too well. Every time he returned home lately, Betty would nag

mother's words had fallen on deaf ears, so she had approached

needn't involve yourself in matters concerning Natalia

do you mean, 'needn't

Betty's patience wore thin.

son seemed on the verge of an argument, Natalia

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

landing

a moment, grabbed Natalia's arm, and pulled her

tongue, attempting to

Natalia shot him a glare, and he instantly

he could guess that his mother's words to Natalia were

over the phone? I'm really quite tired today." Ryan was desperate, fearing that this incident might push