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

"Hamilton, are you joking?"

me for someone who

his teeth. "Hamilton!

Joyner, any objections? Feel free to

"Hamilton, you think

attention, however,

gift, Natalia. Congratulations on making it

thrilled to see her becoming so sought after-the brighter she shone, the more admirers she attracted he still wanted

I really can't accept

mingle with other

her interactions at the party were

Ronin caught her expression.

are you? Whatever

Natalia glanced at Ronin.

causing trouble. President Joyner sent you here to

Ronin was fuming.

going

replied, "Accepting it or

Ronin almost exploded with

the opening dance music began, Hamilton

pulled Natalia onto the

his

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

his drink on a passing tray

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

someone even more captivating making his way

Hamilton extended his arm, drawing

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

the fun in dancing with

annoyed, pinched his

you stop causing

softened, his

just wanted to

on his hand, a silent moment passing before she spoke,

"Indeed, it's my choice how I

just me personally. You don't have to go this far."

guard,

closer, his voice a

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

was warm against her