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?"

vanished instantly. "I just wanted to see for myself, Betty, how capable you are, to

by Dawson, a successor chosen by Collin, yet the Holzer family decides she can't enter? You really think your family holds that much power?" Betty's face tightened. Those

Holzer family had the clout to back those

they wouldn't allow

expected

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 pursuing her for three years? And

staring at Hamilton, speechless for a moment

in his arms. "When her mother was in a car accident and she desperately needed money, I made her

suddenly at a loss for

by, felt a mix of emotions listening to Hamilton's defense. She hadn't expected him to frame their past that

all, was mutual

softly, her gaze dropping to hide the flurry of emotions in her

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

son-that's the most effective solution. If Ryan could

Before Betty could retort,

over, catching

left for a moment; how had his mother

what are

Ryan. I just saw Ms. Jenkins and

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

on deaf ears, so she

in

you

Betty's patience wore thin.

on the verge

I think

gaze landing on Hamilton's hand still resting on her

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

to pull

Natalia shot him a glare,

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

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