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.

properties, which he had been eyeing, how did

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

take me for someone

his teeth.

objections? Feel free to buy them all if you wish. We

seething, "Hamilton, you think I won't

attention, however, remained

to give you a gift, Natalia.

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

really can't

to mingle with other guests, her mind

her interactions at the party

Ronin caught her expression.

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

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

Joyner sent you here to do business, not to

Ronin was fuming.

really going

finally replied, "Accepting it or

her stance, Ronin almost exploded with

opening dance

onto

his expression

the competition," Greysen remarked casually. "So, the

responding, placing his drink on a passing tray

was only natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead the opening

someone even more captivating making his

spun, Hamilton extended his arm, drawing her into his

the sudden change, then

the fun in

pinched his

you stop

gaze softened, his

wanted to make

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

my choice

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 was tender. "So, you're

off guard,

leaned closer, his voice a

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

breath was warm against