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

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

take me for someone who jokes about

clenched his teeth. "Hamilton! Must

Joyner, any objections? Feel free to buy them all if you wish. We

seething, "Hamilton, you think I won't

however,

wanted to give you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations

brighter she shone, the more admirers she attracted he still

really can't

to mingle with other guests, her mind in

her interactions at the party were

Ronin caught her expression.

swayed by that piece of land, are you? Whatever

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

President Joyner sent you here to do business, not to squander

Ronin was fuming.

going

finally replied, "Accepting it or not is my

Ronin almost

opening dance music began,

Natalia onto the dance

paused, his

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

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

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

was someone even more

Hamilton extended his arm,

by the sudden change, then she heard Hamilton's teasing

fun in

annoyed, pinched

can't you

softened, his

wanted to

moment passing before she spoke, "You don't

nodded, "Indeed, it's my

she finally spoke, "Hamilton, this involves Ron Group's business, not just me personally. You don't have to go this far."

off guard, Natalia

leaned closer, his voice a

it for yourself,

breath was warm