Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 213

Natalia found herself at a loss for words.

She desired her. Yet, she couldn't let go of Eveleen.

With a tepid tone, she replied, "Well, Mr. Fowler, your desires seem pretty unique."

Hamilton felt his heart tighten with frustration at her words.

He truly believed he had given it his all.

Never had he imagined himself to be the type to pursue a woman relentlessly.

Nor did he ever think he'd stoop so low for one.

Yet, she remained indifferent.

"Natalia, are you made of stone?"

Natalia didn't want to continue this conversation; her concerns lay elsewhere, particularly with Scarlett.

"Hamilton, Scarlett splashing water on Eveleen today was simply out of frustration. But given what Eveleen did, she had it coming. So, please, keep an eye on Eveleen. Don't let her do anything harmful to Scarlett." Hamilton chuckled, a hint of sarcasm coloring his voice.

"So, Natalia, are you asking for my help?"

After a moment of silence, Natalia parted her lips, "Suppose I am."

She knew this concession would open the door for Hamilton to demand more.

But she had no choice.

Her issues with Eveleen were one thing, but she couldn't risk Scarlett being put in danger.

She was all too familiar with Eveleen's ruthless tactics.

Now, she could only blame her inability to protect Scarlett.

A complex emotion flickered in Hamilton's eyes.

He didn't want to corner her like this.

But given the opportunity, he couldn't let it pass.

"To ask for help, one must show humility, Natalia. You know me."

Natalia's body tensed, and after a long pause, she conceded, "I'll overlook Eveleen's provocation from last night."

Hamilton's laugh echoed, "You know that's not what I want."

Natalia glared at him, her frustration boiling inside, yet unable to erupt, leaving her eyes slightly red.

looking at her, felt a mix of

she really going to be

in seeking his help, she refused to soften her

his frustration, Hamilton eventually

help me change my

he started the car and drove

wheel, a whirlwind

been any other time, he might have clung to her, refusing to

to stay by his side, by any means necessary,

But something had changed.

he wanted her to stay

all too well how

was willing

threats might work now, but ultimately, she would

hated to admit it, but he had become

wanted her for a

Hamilton, Natalia had braced herself

prepared to confront Eveleen directly if

to her surprise,

took her a while to

curled into an almost

back was the best

went in to buy some medicine

began to untie his tie, unbuttoning his shirt one

actions were

in the car seemed to

averted her

spreading through the car like

Natalia clenched her teeth.

you're auditioning for some adult film? Anyone would think you're in a different profession!" Hamilton

like it, Ms.

tightly, fighting the urge to storm out of

"Hamilton, don't push it."

acknowledgment, but

his shirt, revealing a sturdy

apple bobbed as he called

Natalia turned

but her gaze inevitably fell on him as

yet she felt

finished the

to pull away, Hamilton suddenly gripped her

you suspicious of my relationship with Eveleen? Now's your chance to check if the only marks on me

free. She

Eveleen if

hand, placing it on his

a faint bite mark -

but before she could speak, Eveleen's ringtone suddenly filled