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?"

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

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 beside the

they wouldn't allow

she hadn't expected

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 not just me who's been relentlessly

a moment before

"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

suddenly at a loss

a mix of emotions listening to Hamilton's defense. She hadn't expected him to frame

after all, was

dropping to hide

will be sensible in the future and stop clinging to my

don't want your son associating with Natalia, then monitor your son-that's the most effective solution. If Ryan could keep his distance from

could retort,

hurried over, catching Hamilton's last

only left for a moment; how had

what are

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

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

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

needn't involve yourself in matters concerning

do you mean,

Betty's patience wore thin.

son seemed on the verge

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

opened his mouth to respond, his gaze landing on

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

clicked his tongue, attempting to pull Natalia back to

a glare, and he instantly withdrew

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

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