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 they suddenly end

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

me

teeth. "Hamilton! Must you

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

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

however,

just wanted to give you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations

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

can't

mingle with other

at the

Ronin caught her expression.

not seriously swayed by that piece of land, are you? Whatever you want, I can buy

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

sent you here

Ronin was fuming.

really going to

guests, finally replied, "Accepting it or not is my own

stance, Ronin

the opening dance music

Natalia onto the dance

his expression

has quite the competition,"

without responding, placing his drink on a passing tray before

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

even more

Natalia spun, Hamilton extended his

was taken aback by the sudden change, then she heard Hamilton's teasing

in dancing

pinched his

can't you stop

gaze softened, his

just wanted to make you

on his hand, a silent moment passing before she spoke, "You don't

my choice

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 considering my

off guard,

leaned closer, his voice

it for yourself, as long as you're happy, that's

breath was warm against