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

family decides she can't enter? You really think your family holds that much power?" Betty's face tightened. Those words were meant to

family had the clout to back those words was

if they did, they wouldn't allow

hadn't expected

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

speechless for a moment before stammering,

desperately needed money, I made her sign that agreement. If sacrificing to save her own mother equates to a

glared at Hamilton, suddenly at a

listening to Hamilton's defense. She hadn't expected

agreement, after all,

dropping to hide the

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 day, even visiting on

the most

Betty could retort, Ryan's voice

hurried over, catching Hamilton's

immediately darkened. He had only left for a moment; how had his mother targeted

what are

"Nothing much, Ryan. I just saw Ms. Jenkins and wanted to greet

returned home

fallen on deaf ears, so

needn't involve yourself in matters

do you mean,

Betty's patience wore thin.

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

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

landing on Hamilton's hand still resting on her

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

his tongue, attempting to pull

him a glare, and he instantly withdrew his

guilt. Even though he hadn't caught their previous conversation, he could guess that his mother's words to Natalia were far

noticing Betty's increasingly sour expression, chuckled and shook her head. "Ryan, maybe we can talk over the phone? I'm really quite tired today." Ryan was desperate, fearing that this incident might push