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.

eyeing, how did

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

take me for someone who

his teeth.

sipped his drink. "Mr. Joyner, any objections? Feel free to buy them all if you wish. We can negotiate a

"Hamilton, you think I

attention, however, remained

a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on

he wasn't thrilled to see her becoming so sought after-the brighter she shone,

really can't accept this

to mingle with other guests, her

interactions at the party were

Ronin caught her expression.

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

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

trouble. President Joyner sent you here to do

Ronin was fuming.

you're really going to

guests, finally replied, "Accepting it

her stance, Ronin

opening dance music

onto

his expression

Fowler has quite the competition,"

a cold chuckle without responding, placing his drink on

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

was someone even more

spun, Hamilton extended his arm, drawing

the sudden change,

fun in

pinched his

can't you

gaze softened, his smile

wanted to

hand, a silent moment passing before she spoke,

my choice how I

up at him, after a pause, she finally spoke, "Hamilton, this involves Ron Group's business, not just

off guard, Natalia

leaned closer, his voice a

Group or keep it for yourself, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters to

was warm against