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 for someone who jokes about

visibly infuriated, clenched his teeth.

Joyner, any objections? Feel free to buy them all if

"Hamilton, you think I

attention, however,

give you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations on making

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

really can't accept this

turned to mingle with other guests, her

at the

Ronin caught her expression.

by that piece of land, are you?

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

Joyner sent you here to do business, not

Ronin was fuming.

going to

replied, "Accepting

Ronin almost exploded with

dance music began,

pulled Natalia onto the dance

paused, his expression

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

chuckle without responding, placing his drink on a

natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead the

was someone even more captivating making his

his arm, drawing her into his

sudden change, then she heard Hamilton's

the fun in dancing

pinched his

you stop causing

softened, his smile

wanted

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

my choice how I

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

guard, Natalia

closer, his voice a

to Ron Group or keep it for yourself, as long as you're happy,

breath was warm against