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.

had been eyeing, how did they

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

me for someone who

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

any objections? Feel free to buy

seething, "Hamilton, you think I won't

attention, however,

gift, Natalia.

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

can't

she turned to mingle with

at the

Ronin caught her expression.

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

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

you

Ronin was fuming.

you're really going to

preoccupied with the guests, finally replied, "Accepting

stance, Ronin

opening dance music began,

pulled Natalia onto the

paused, his

the competition," Greysen

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

and Ronin to lead the opening dance, their

even more captivating

Natalia spun, Hamilton extended his arm, drawing her into

by the sudden change, then she heard

the fun in dancing with a

annoyed, pinched

you

gaze softened,

wanted to

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

it's my

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 far." Hamilton's gaze was tender. "So, you're considering

off guard,

closer, his

whether you sell the gift to Ron Group or keep it for yourself, as long as you're happy, that's

breath was warm