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 that she can't enter the Foreign Affairs

think your family holds that much power?" Betty's

the clout to back

they wouldn't

expected Hamilton

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

staring at Hamilton, speechless for a moment

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

suddenly at a

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

all,

dropping to hide the flurry of emotions

won't look for reasons; they only see the outcome. I just hope Ms. Jenkins will be sensible in the future and stop

associating with Natalia, then monitor your son-that's the most effective solution. If Ryan could keep his distance

could

hurried over, catching Hamilton's

only left for a moment; how

are you doing

"Nothing much, Ryan. I just saw Ms.

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

mother's words had fallen on deaf ears, so

involve yourself in

you mean,

Betty's patience wore thin.

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

bit weary. I think

landing on Hamilton's

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

his tongue, attempting to pull Natalia

him a glare,

filled with guilt. Even though he hadn't caught their previous conversation, he could guess that his mother's words to Natalia were far from kind. "Natalia, I still have something to tell you. Can you wait for

talk over the phone? I'm really quite tired today." Ryan