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

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

me for someone who jokes

his teeth. "Hamilton! Must you stoop

to buy them

you think I won't

attention, however,

you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations

her becoming so sought after-the brighter she shone, the more admirers

really can't accept this

to mingle with other guests,

at the party

Ronin caught her expression.

that piece of land, are you?

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

trouble. President Joyner sent you here to do business,

Ronin was fuming.

going to

preoccupied with the guests, finally replied, "Accepting it

her stance, Ronin

opening dance music began,

pulled Natalia onto the

his

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

gave him a cold chuckle without responding, placing his drink on a passing tray before stepping

only natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead the opening dance, their attractive appearances drawing

there was someone even more captivating

his arm,

by the sudden change, then she heard

the fun in dancing with a

annoyed, pinched his arm

can't you stop causing

softened,

I just wanted to

hand, a silent moment passing before she

nodded, "Indeed, it's my choice

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

guard,

closer, his voice a

whether you sell the gift to Ron Group or keep it for yourself, as long as you're

warm