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?"

myself, Betty, how capable you are, to declare that she can't enter the

think your family holds

had the clout to back those words was beside

they wouldn't allow

she hadn't expected Hamilton

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 not just me who's been relentlessly pursuing her for three years? And when she wanted

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

took advantage 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 sacrificing to save her own mother equates to a disordered private life, then I really don't know what to say about

suddenly

standing by, felt a mix of emotions listening to Hamilton's

agreement, after all, was mutual

softly, her gaze dropping to hide the flurry

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

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

Before Betty could retort, Ryan's voice

catching Hamilton's

left for a moment; how had

are you doing

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

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

on deaf ears, so

you needn't involve yourself in matters

do you mean,

Betty's patience wore thin.

and son seemed on the verge of an argument, Natalia finally

bit weary. I think I'll head back

his gaze landing on Hamilton's hand still resting

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

clicked his tongue, attempting to pull Natalia

him a glare, and

mother's words to Natalia were far from kind. "Natalia, I still have something to tell you. Can you wait for me just a little

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