Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 206

Hamilton scoffed and let her go.

Natalia glared at him, "Hamilton, are you out of your mind, lurking by my bed in the middle of the night! Get out, and give me back my room key!" Hamilton chuckled, "You gave it to me, it's mine now!"

He then pulled another key card from his pocket, "This is for my room. To make it fair, let's swap. If you can't sleep here, feel free to crash at mine." Natalia, fuming, grabbed the key card and threw it at his face.

"Get lost!"

Hamilton didn't plan on overstaying his welcome anyway. He just wanted to check on her.

Seeing she was alright somewhat eased his mind.

He wrapped her in a tight embrace and whispered, "Natalia, sweet dreams tonight."

Then, without waiting for her to react, he let her go.

Natalia watched him leave, her feelings a jumbled mess.

After two days of hustle, the summit kicked off right on schedule.

Natalia moved through the crowd, making sure everything was running smoothly.

Collin watched her with a smile that never faded.

Hamilton couldn't get into the venue, but he still managed to catch glimpses of Natalia through the live broadcast.

Looking at her on screen, he realized for the first time how stunning Natalia truly was.

She seemed to belong there, shining like a beacon.

Yet, for some reason, his heart sank.

The more exceptional she became, the further she seemed from his reach.

Her independence only seemed to grow with her achievements.

At that moment, Hamilton found himself wishing she wasn't so outstanding.

But now, even if he wanted to, he no longer had any right to hold her back.

The summit ended with a surprise: a translator became an overnight sensation, trending across social media.

hosted by the Foreign Affairs Department was the next

Natalia initially resisted going.

and she reluctantly

hadn't anticipated was Hamilton,

Hamilton entered alongside Dawson.

in, his eyes

her gaze after a

mingling, wine in hand, greeting people who

her, "Natalia,

should be thanking you, Ryan. Without your help, who knows how long it would've taken me to get back on track."

then added, "Natalia, I've agreed to start dating, arranged by my

after a moment, she said,

"I hope

you dance with

a step towards the dance floor, Hamilton swept her into his arms and into the throng

what are you

Isn't it obvious?" Hamilton retorted,

Natalia stepped hard

his grip on

"Natalia, try that again!"

more, causing

be so heartless!" he

back, "And how can you

before Hamilton spoke, "If I had a bit more shame, would you have danced with

lips tightened, "Who I dance with is

but Hamilton's hold on

please don't dance

hard to decipher. "Just

eventually stating, "I'll dance with

those words, she

face darkened as he

returned to Ryan,

though disappointed, simply

continuous toasts soon left Natalia feeling

excused herself to the restroom to splash some water on her face, hoping

she was about to leave, Thalia barged

the door behind them, trapping

surged through her as she reached for her

doing, Thalia?" Natalia demanded, fear lacing