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 they suddenly end up with this

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

me for someone

teeth.

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

seething, "Hamilton, you think I

attention, however, remained

a gift, Natalia.

wasn't thrilled to see her becoming so sought after-the brighter she shone, the more admirers she attracted he still wanted

really can't accept

that, she turned to mingle with

interactions at the party were

Ronin caught her expression.

seriously swayed by that piece of land, are you? Whatever you want,

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

Joyner sent you here to do business, not to squander

Ronin was fuming.

going to accept

replied, "Accepting it or

Ronin almost exploded with

opening dance music

Natalia onto

his expression

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

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

the hosts, it was only natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead the opening dance, their attractive appearances

someone even more

spun, Hamilton extended his

the sudden change, then she

fun in dancing with

annoyed, pinched his

you

gaze softened,

I just wanted

silent moment passing before she spoke, "You don't have

my choice how I

business, not just me personally. You don't have to go

guard, Natalia

closer, his

or keep it for yourself, as long as you're happy, that's

was warm against her