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 end up with

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

"Does Mr. Joyner take me for someone who jokes about

his teeth. "Hamilton! Must you

leisurely sipped his drink. "Mr. Joyner, any objections? Feel free to buy them all if you

you think I

however, remained

gift, Natalia. Congratulations on making it this

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

really can't accept

to mingle with other guests,

her interactions at the party were

Ronin caught her expression.

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

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

sent you here to do business, not

Ronin was fuming.

going

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

Ronin almost

dance

Natalia onto the dance

paused, his

competition," Greysen remarked casually. "So, the

chuckle without responding, placing his drink

Ronin

was someone even more captivating making his

Hamilton extended his arm, drawing her

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

fun in dancing with a

pinched his arm

you stop causing

softened, his

just wanted to make you

tightened her grip on his hand, a silent moment passing before she spoke,

"Indeed, it's my

up at him, after a pause, she finally spoke, "Hamilton, this involves Ron Group's business, not just me personally. You don't have to

guard,

his voice a

gift to Ron Group or keep it for yourself, as long as

breath was warm against