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.

eyeing, how did

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

laughed. "Does Mr. Joyner take me for someone

infuriated, clenched his teeth. "Hamilton!

Feel free to buy them all

"Hamilton, you think

however, remained

to give you a gift, Natalia.

after-the brighter she shone, the more

I really can't accept this

to mingle with other guests, her mind

at

Ronin caught her expression.

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

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

trouble. President Joyner sent you here to do business, not to

Ronin was fuming.

you're really going

the guests, finally replied, "Accepting

Ronin almost exploded with

opening dance music began,

pulled Natalia onto

paused, his

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

a cold chuckle without responding, placing his drink on a passing

hosts, it was only natural for Natalia and Ronin to lead the opening dance, their attractive appearances drawing

even more captivating making his way towards

Hamilton extended his arm, drawing her

by the sudden

the fun in dancing with a

annoyed, pinched his

can't you

gaze softened, his

just wanted to

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

my

just me personally. You don't have to go this far." Hamilton's gaze was tender. "So,

off guard,

his voice

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

warm against her