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?"

laughed. "Does Mr. Joyner take me

visibly infuriated, clenched his teeth. "Hamilton! Must

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

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

however, remained

to give you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on making it this

thrilled to see her becoming so sought after-the brighter she shone, the more admirers she attracted he still wanted her happiness. Natalia

can't

she turned to mingle with other guests, her mind in

interactions at

Ronin caught her expression.

are you? Whatever you want,

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

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

Ronin was fuming.

you're really going to accept

preoccupied with the guests, finally replied, "Accepting it

stance, Ronin almost exploded with

opening dance music

Natalia onto

paused, his expression

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

placing his drink on

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

someone even more captivating making

his arm, drawing

taken aback by the sudden change, then she heard Hamilton's

in dancing with

annoyed, pinched

you stop

softened,

just wanted to make

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

my choice how

involves Ron Group's business, not just me personally. You don't have to go this far." Hamilton's gaze was tender. "So,

off guard,

his voice

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

breath was warm