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.

how did

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

take me for someone

visibly infuriated, clenched his teeth. "Hamilton! Must you stoop

free to

was seething, "Hamilton, you think I won't

however,

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

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

can't accept

turned to mingle with other guests, her mind

at

Ronin caught her expression.

that piece of land, are you? Whatever you want, I can buy those properties

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

stop causing trouble. President Joyner sent you here

Ronin was fuming.

going

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

stance, Ronin

the opening dance music

onto the

his

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

gave him a cold chuckle without responding, placing his drink on a passing tray before

it was only natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead

someone even more captivating making his

Natalia spun, Hamilton extended his arm, drawing her into his

aback by the sudden change, then

fun in dancing

annoyed, pinched his

you stop causing

softened, his smile

I just wanted to make you

silent moment

my choice how

Group's business, not just me personally. You don't have to go this far."

off guard,

his

Group or keep it for yourself, as

was warm against her