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?"

to see for myself, Betty, how capable you are, to declare

Collin, yet the Holzer family decides she can't enter? You really think your family holds that much power?"

the clout to back those

did, they wouldn't

hadn't expected Hamilton

like her joining the Foreign Affairs Department would only serve as a

at Hamilton, speechless for a moment

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

suddenly at a loss for

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

agreement, after all,

her gaze dropping to hide the flurry of emotions

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

truly don't want your son associating with Natalia, then monitor your son-that's the most effective solution. If

Betty could retort, Ryan's voice

catching Hamilton's last

for a moment; how had his mother targeted

are you doing

Ryan. I just saw Ms.

too well. Every time he returned home lately, Betty would nag him about cutting ties

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

involve yourself in matters concerning Natalia and

you

Betty's patience wore thin.

the verge of an argument,

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

his mouth to respond, his gaze landing on Hamilton's

arm, and pulled her away from Hamilton's

his tongue, attempting to

a glare, and he instantly

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

I'm really quite tired today." Ryan was desperate, fearing that this incident might push Natalia to set boundaries between them, refusing even to remain