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 someone who jokes about

visibly infuriated, clenched his teeth. "Hamilton! Must

to buy them all if you wish. We can negotiate

you

attention, however, remained on

you a gift, Natalia.

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

I really can't accept

to mingle with other guests, her

at the

Ronin caught her expression.

seriously swayed by that piece of land, are you? Whatever

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

trouble. President Joyner sent you

Ronin was fuming.

really going to accept

finally replied, "Accepting it

her stance, Ronin

dance music began,

pulled Natalia onto the dance

his expression

has quite the competition," Greysen remarked

his drink on a passing tray before stepping onto

the hosts, it was only natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead the

even more captivating

spun, Hamilton extended his

the sudden

the fun in dancing with a

pinched his arm

can't you

softened, his

I just wanted to

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

"Indeed, it's my choice how I

finally spoke, "Hamilton, this involves Ron Group's business, not just me personally.

off guard, Natalia

his voice a

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

was warm against her