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 the

a successor chosen by Collin, yet the Holzer family decides she can't enter? You really think your family holds that much

the Holzer family had the clout to back

they wouldn't allow

hadn't expected Hamilton

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

was taken aback, staring at Hamilton, speechless for a moment before stammering, "That's not, I mean, weren't

she 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 loss for

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

after all, was

to hide

a fact that sticks 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

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

could retort, Ryan's voice

hurried over, catching

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

are you

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

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

had fallen on deaf

you needn't involve yourself in

do you

Betty's patience wore thin.

verge of an argument, Natalia finally spoke

I think I'll head back

opened his mouth to respond, his gaze landing on Hamilton's hand still

arm, and pulled her away from

his tongue, attempting to pull Natalia

a glare, and he

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

"Ryan, maybe we can talk over the phone? I'm really quite tired today." Ryan was desperate, fearing that this