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.

he had been eyeing, how did they suddenly

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

"Does Mr. Joyner take me for someone

infuriated, clenched his teeth. "Hamilton! Must you

his drink. "Mr. Joyner, any objections? Feel free to buy them

seething, "Hamilton, you think

however,

give you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on

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

can't accept

she turned to mingle with other

her interactions at the

Ronin caught her expression.

piece of land, are you? Whatever you want, I can

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

Joyner sent you here to do business, not to

Ronin was fuming.

you're really going

with the guests, finally replied, "Accepting it or

her stance, Ronin almost exploded with

opening dance

pulled Natalia onto the dance

paused, his expression

has quite the competition," Greysen remarked casually. "So, the gift wasn't

cold chuckle without responding, placing his drink on a passing tray

natural for Natalia and Ronin to

there was someone even more captivating making his way towards

Hamilton extended his arm, drawing

aback by the sudden change, then

fun in

pinched

you stop causing

softened, his

just wanted to make

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

it's my choice how I

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, Natalia

closer, his voice a

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

warm