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

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

take me for someone who

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

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

seething, "Hamilton, you think I won't

attention, however, remained

you a gift, Natalia.

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

can't accept

with other guests,

her interactions at the

Ronin caught her expression.

that piece of land, are you? Whatever

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

trouble. President Joyner sent you here

Ronin was fuming.

going to

guests, finally replied, "Accepting it or not is my own

Ronin almost

opening dance

Natalia onto the dance

paused, his expression

quite the competition," Greysen

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

and Ronin to lead the opening dance, their attractive appearances drawing

even more captivating making his way

Natalia spun, Hamilton extended his arm, drawing her into his

taken aback by the sudden change, then she heard

in dancing

pinched his

you

softened,

wanted

moment passing before she spoke, "You don't have

"Indeed, it's my choice how I

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

guard, Natalia

closer, his voice

it for yourself, as long as you're happy,

was warm against her