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

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

me for

clenched his teeth. "Hamilton! Must you stoop so

sipped his drink. "Mr. Joyner, any objections? Feel free to buy them all if you

was seething, "Hamilton, you think I won't

however,

just wanted to give you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on

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

really can't accept this

turned to mingle with other

interactions at the party were

Ronin caught her expression.

swayed by that piece of land, are you? Whatever

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

causing trouble. President Joyner sent you here to

Ronin was fuming.

really going

with the guests, finally replied, "Accepting it or not is

her stance, Ronin

opening dance music

onto

his

Mr. Fowler has quite the competition," Greysen

his drink on a passing tray before stepping

natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead the opening dance,

someone even more captivating making his

spun, Hamilton extended his arm, drawing

the sudden change,

in

pinched his

can't you

softened, his

just wanted to

grip on his hand, a silent moment passing

it's my choice

not just me personally. You don't have to go this far." Hamilton's gaze

guard,

closer, his voice a

sell the gift to Ron Group or keep it for yourself, as long

warm against