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.

had been eyeing, how did they suddenly end up with

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

Joyner take me for someone who jokes about such

clenched his teeth. "Hamilton! Must you stoop so

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

"Hamilton, you think I

attention, however, remained

just wanted to give you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on making

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

I really can't accept

to mingle with other guests, her mind in

her interactions at the

Ronin caught her expression.

land, are you? Whatever you want,

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

you here to do business, not to squander

Ronin was fuming.

you're really going

replied, "Accepting it or not is my own

Ronin

the opening dance music began,

pulled Natalia onto the dance

his

like Mr. Fowler has quite the competition," Greysen remarked casually. "So, the gift

drink on a passing tray

Ronin to

more captivating making

Hamilton extended his

was taken aback by the sudden change, then

fun in dancing

pinched his

you

gaze softened, his

just wanted

moment passing before she spoke,

nodded, "Indeed, it's my choice how

just me personally. You

off guard,

closer, his voice a

for yourself, as long

breath was warm against