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?"

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

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

family had the clout to

they wouldn't

expected Hamilton to

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

was taken aback, staring at Hamilton, speechless for a moment

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

at Hamilton, suddenly at a loss

a mix of emotions listening to Hamilton's defense. She

after all, was

dropping to hide the flurry

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 New Year's

you truly 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 Natalia, I, Hamilton, would

Betty could retort,

hurried over, catching Hamilton's

He had only left for a moment; how had his mother

what are you

much, Ryan.

he returned home lately, Betty would nag him about cutting ties with

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

yourself in matters

do you mean, 'needn't

Betty's patience wore thin.

mother and son seemed on the verge of an argument,

I think I'll

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

grabbed Natalia's arm, and pulled

tongue, attempting to pull Natalia back

Natalia shot him a glare, and

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

phone? I'm really quite tired today." Ryan was desperate, fearing