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.

properties, which he had been eyeing, how did they suddenly end up with

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

"Does Mr. Joyner take me for someone

visibly infuriated, clenched his teeth.

to buy them all if you

"Hamilton, you think

however, remained

give you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on making it

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

can't

she turned to mingle with other

at the party

Ronin caught her expression.

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

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

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

Ronin was fuming.

really going

"Accepting it

stance, Ronin almost exploded with

dance music began,

onto

his

Fowler has quite the competition,"

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

Natalia and Ronin

was someone even more captivating

spun, Hamilton extended his arm, drawing

aback by the sudden

the fun in dancing

annoyed, pinched his

you stop causing

softened,

I just wanted to

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

"Indeed, it's my

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

off guard,

leaned closer, his voice

to Ron Group or keep it for yourself, as

breath was warm against her