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

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

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

his teeth.

leisurely sipped his drink. "Mr. Joyner, any objections? Feel free to

"Hamilton, you think

however,

a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on making it

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

I really can't accept this

she turned to mingle with other guests, her mind

her interactions at the party were

Ronin caught her expression.

are you?

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

stop causing trouble. President Joyner sent you here to

Ronin was fuming.

going

finally replied, "Accepting it or not is my

her stance, Ronin almost exploded

opening dance music began, Hamilton

Natalia onto the

his

the competition," Greysen

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

only natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead the opening dance, their attractive

someone even more captivating making his way

spun, Hamilton extended his arm,

the sudden change, then

fun in dancing

annoyed, pinched

can't you stop causing

softened, his

wanted to

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

it's my choice

not just me personally. You don't have to go this far." Hamilton's gaze was tender. "So, you're

guard, Natalia

closer, his voice

for

breath was warm