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

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

laughed. "Does Mr. Joyner take me for someone

his teeth.

his drink. "Mr. Joyner, any objections? Feel free to buy them all if you wish. We can negotiate a

"Hamilton, you think I won't

attention, however,

a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on making it this

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

I really can't accept

turned to mingle with other

interactions at the party

Ronin caught her expression.

that piece of land, are you? Whatever you want, I

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

stop causing trouble. President Joyner sent you here to do business, not

Ronin was fuming.

really going to

preoccupied with the guests, finally replied, "Accepting it or

her stance, Ronin almost exploded with

the opening dance music began,

pulled Natalia onto

paused, his expression

has quite the competition," Greysen remarked casually. "So, the gift wasn't

placing his drink on a passing tray

was only natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead the

there was someone even more captivating making his way

his arm, drawing

the sudden change, then she heard Hamilton's

the fun in

annoyed, pinched his arm

can't you stop

gaze softened,

wanted to make you

her grip on his hand, a silent moment passing before

"Indeed, it's my choice how

him, after a pause, she finally spoke, "Hamilton, this involves Ron Group's business, not just me

off guard, Natalia

closer, his

the gift to Ron Group or keep it for yourself, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters to

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