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.

he had been eyeing, how did they suddenly end

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

laughed. "Does Mr. Joyner take me for someone who jokes

teeth. "Hamilton! Must

drink. "Mr. Joyner, any objections? Feel free to buy them all

was seething, "Hamilton, you think

however,

gift, Natalia. Congratulations on

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

I really can't accept

with other

her interactions at the party

Ronin caught her expression.

piece of land, are you? Whatever you want, I can buy those properties

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

Joyner sent you here to do business, not to

Ronin was fuming.

you're really going to accept

"Accepting it or not

her stance, Ronin

dance music began,

Natalia onto the

paused, his

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

gave him a cold chuckle without responding, placing his drink on a passing tray before stepping onto the dance

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

there was someone even more captivating making his way towards

Natalia spun, Hamilton extended his arm, drawing

taken aback by the sudden change, then she heard Hamilton's

the fun in dancing with a

pinched

can't you

gaze softened, his smile

just wanted to make

tightened her grip on his hand, a silent moment passing before she spoke, "You

"Indeed, it's my choice how

business, not just me personally. You don't have to go this

guard,

leaned closer, his

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

warm against