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.

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

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

Joyner take me for someone who jokes about

teeth. "Hamilton! Must

any objections? Feel free to buy them all if you wish. We can negotiate

"Hamilton, you think

attention, however, remained on

you a gift, Natalia. Congratulations

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

can't accept

she turned to mingle with

her interactions at the party

Ronin caught her expression.

piece of land, are you? Whatever you want, I can

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

Joyner sent you here to

Ronin was fuming.

you're really going to accept

"Accepting it or not is

stance, Ronin

opening dance music began,

pulled Natalia onto the dance

paused, his

the competition," Greysen remarked casually. "So, the gift

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

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

someone even more captivating

Hamilton extended his arm,

sudden

the fun in dancing with

annoyed, pinched his

you

softened, his

wanted to

hand, a silent moment passing before she spoke,

it's my choice how

up at him, after a pause, she finally spoke, "Hamilton, this involves Ron Group's business, not just me

off guard, Natalia

leaned closer, his

sell the gift to Ron Group or keep it for yourself,

breath was warm against