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.

which he had been eyeing, how

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

Mr. Joyner take me for someone who jokes about

clenched his teeth. "Hamilton! Must you

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

"Hamilton, you think

however, remained on

you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on

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

can't accept

to mingle with other guests,

at the party were

Ronin caught her expression.

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

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

President Joyner sent you here to

Ronin was fuming.

you're really going

with the guests, finally replied, "Accepting it or not is my

Ronin almost

opening dance music

pulled Natalia onto the dance

paused, his

has quite the competition," Greysen remarked casually. "So,

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

was only natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead the

was someone even more captivating

extended his arm, drawing her into his

the sudden

fun in dancing

annoyed, pinched his arm

can't you stop

softened,

just wanted to make

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

it's my choice

just me personally. You don't have

guard, Natalia

his voice a

it for yourself, as long

was warm