Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 225

The man, clad in a simple button-down shirt tucked neatly into his slacks, exuded an air of casual elegance. Even in such a setting, he stood out, his demeanor effortlessly superior. Natalia's gaze momentarily lingered on him before she intended to look away.

But the man suddenly looked her way.

Caught off guard, Natalia found herself locked in his gaze.

She awkwardly diverted her eyes.

Hamilton caught her reaction and a smile unwittingly danced on his lips. He glanced at Natalia, then his gaze shifted to Ronin standing beside her.

The smile remained, but a chill crept into his eyes.

He approached Natalia in a few strides.

"Congratulations, Ms. Jenkins."

Natalia nodded uneasily.

"Thank you."

Hamilton chuckled. "Ms. Jenkins, why did you try to avoid me just now?"

Natalia felt a bit guilty under his questioning.

Ronin muttered under his breath, "Because you're not exactly a catch."

Hamilton gave him a cold look, then turned to Natalia, lowering his voice, "Natalia, I've acquired the NorthSuburb property."

Natalia was taken aback.

She looked at Hamilton in shock; the property was crucial to her, but it didn't seem like something Hamilton needed.

What was he up to?

Hamilton smiled. "If Ms. Jenkins is willing, I'd like to offer it as a gift for today."

Natalia's fingers tightened.

She smiled at Hamilton, "Mr. Fowler, I can't accept such a valuable gift."

Hamilton's gaze deepened. "Then which property do you desire? I've acquired a few others you were interested in. Which one would you like?"

Natalia was stunned, turning to look at Ronin, who was equally perplexed.

how did they suddenly end up with this

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

me for someone who jokes

clenched his teeth. "Hamilton! Must

free to buy them all if you wish. We

was seething, "Hamilton, you think

however, remained on

to give you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on making it this

brighter she shone, the more admirers she

can't

that, she turned to mingle with other guests, her mind

her interactions at the

Ronin caught her expression.

seriously swayed by that piece of land, are you? Whatever you want, I can buy those

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

trouble. President Joyner sent you

Ronin was fuming.

you're really going to accept

preoccupied with the guests, finally replied, "Accepting

her stance, Ronin almost exploded

dance

onto the dance

paused, his

Fowler has quite the competition," Greysen remarked casually. "So,

gave him a cold chuckle without responding, placing his drink on a

it was only natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead

someone even more captivating making his way towards

spun, Hamilton extended his arm, drawing her into his

sudden change,

in dancing

annoyed, pinched his

can't you

softened,

wanted to make you

silent moment passing before she spoke, "You don't have to do

my choice how I

looked up at him, after a pause, she finally spoke, "Hamilton, this involves Ron Group's business, not just me personally. You don't have to go this far." Hamilton's gaze

off guard, Natalia

closer, his

Group or keep it for yourself, as long as you're happy,

was warm against