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.

been eyeing, how did they suddenly end up

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

laughed. "Does Mr. Joyner take me for

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

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

you

however, remained

a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on making it

she shone, the more

can't accept

that, she turned to mingle with other guests, her mind in

interactions at the party were

Ronin caught her expression.

not seriously swayed by that piece of land, are you? Whatever you want, I can

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

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

Ronin was fuming.

going

the guests, finally replied, "Accepting it or

Ronin almost

the opening dance

onto the

paused, his

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

cold chuckle without responding, placing his drink

natural for Natalia and Ronin

there was someone even more captivating making

Hamilton extended his arm, drawing her into

was taken aback by the sudden change, then she heard

in dancing with a

annoyed, pinched

can't you stop causing

gaze softened, his smile

I just wanted

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

it's my choice how

finally spoke, "Hamilton, this 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,

leaned closer, his

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

was warm against